Mint Chocolate Chip with Waffle (Printable)
Creamy mint chocolate chip chilled topping a warm golden waffle for a delightful texture contrast.
# What You Need:
→ Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
01 - 2 cups heavy cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk
03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/8 tsp fine sea salt
05 - 5 large egg yolks
06 - 1 1/2 tsp pure peppermint extract
07 - 2-3 drops green food coloring (optional)
08 - 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, chopped if desired
→ Waffles
09 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
10 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
11 - 2 tsp baking powder
12 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
13 - 1/2 tsp salt
14 - 2 large eggs
15 - 1 3/4 cups whole milk
16 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
17 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
# How To Make:
01 - In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
02 - Whisk the egg yolks in a separate bowl. Slowly pour about 1/2 cup of the hot cream mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly to temper them. Gradually whisk the tempered yolks back into the saucepan.
03 - Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, reaching approximately 170°F.
04 - Remove from heat and stir in the peppermint extract and food coloring if using. Strain through a fine sieve into a clean bowl. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
05 - Churn the chilled mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Add the chocolate chips during the final minutes of churning. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze until firm.
06 - Preheat your waffle iron. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
07 - In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
08 - Lightly grease the waffle iron. Pour batter into the iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden and crisp. Repeat with remaining batter.
09 - Place a warm waffle on each plate, top generously with scoops of mint chocolate chip ice cream, and garnish with extra chocolate chips or fresh mint if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The temperature contrast is pure magic, like dessert was meant to be experienced
- Fresh mint extract makes it taste completely different from store bought versions
02 -
- Rushing the chilling time results in icy, grainy texture instead of creamy perfection
- Overcooking the custard base will cause it to curdle, so watch closely
03 -
- Chill your ice cream canister in the freezer for 24 hours before churning for best results
- Use real vanilla extract in the waffles, it makes a noticeable difference