Mint Ice Cream
Mary loves to add a few grains of salt to the infused cream mixture before freezing. "Salt brings out the sweetness," she says.
Ingredients
Directions
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In a medium saucepan combine cream, sugar, and mint leaves. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture just begins to boil. Remove from heat; cover; steep for 1 hour. Strain, discarding mint leaves. Add milk to infused cream mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight until mixture is completely chilled.
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Freeze cream mixture in a 1-quart ice cream freezer according to the directions of the manufacturer. Ripen ice cream according to manufacturers directions. Scoop into dessert dishes. Sprinkle with fresh mint or basil leaves. Makes 1 quart.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
289 calories; 23 g total fat; 85 mg cholesterol; 36 mg sodium. 19 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein;