Strawberry Mint Ice Cream

• half-and-half↗2 cups
• milk↗1 1⁄4 cups
• sugar, divided↗1 1⁄2 cups
• large egg yolks↗3
• water↗1⁄2 cup
• fresh mint1

  1 ounce

• fresh strawberries, chopped↗2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine the half and half and milk in a heavy saucepan.

2. 2

   Bring to a soft boil.

3. 3

   In another bowl beat eggs to mix, then add 1/2 cup of sugar slowly; beat until thick and pale in color.

4. 4

   Temper the eggs with 1/3 of the hot milk mixture, stirring constantly with a wire whisk.

5. 5

   Pour the tempered eggs into the saucepan with the remaining hot milk, and cook over low heat for 2 min or until it reaches 160º, stirring constantly.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and place pan in a large bowl of ice; cool completely, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Combine remaining 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a microwave safe dish.

8. 8

   Microwave on high for 2 1/2 min or until sugar dissolves.

9. 9

   Add the mint to the hot syrup and steep for 5 minute.

10. 10

    Remove the mint sprigs and discard.

11. 11

    Pour the sugar syrup over the berries and let stand for 20 minute Mash a few with a fork after resting.

12. 12

    Add berries to the milk mixture, stir well; cover and chill, stirring occasionally.

13. 13

    Pour mixture inot the freezer can of an ice crea freezer and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.

14. 14

    Spoon ice cream into a freezer safe container; cover and freeze for 1 hour or until firm.