Homemade Fresh Mint Ice-cream (using mint leaves)

This marvelous mint ice-cream uses real natural fresh mint as the flavouring. What could be better for a summertime treat.

What’s to love about this ice-cream recipe

• Using fresh mint means this is an all natural ice-cream
• No additives or colourings, this is as fresh as it gets
• Delicious and super easy to make

I’ve always loved the flavour of mint in everything from savoury dishes to chocolate and of course good old mint ice-cream.

However, I’m not a huge fan of the bright green colouring that seems to accompany anything mint flavoured. This homemade fresh mint ice-cream is all natural and has no colouring whatsoever, just that delicious mint flavour of the real thing.

Ingredients for homemade fresh mint ice-cream

• A good handful of fresh mint leaves (about a cup)
• 500ml/16fl oz whole milk (full fat)
• 500ml/16fl oz double cream (heavy cream)
• 125g/4 oz caster sugar (super fine)

Can you use mint flavouring?

Yes of course you can. Instead of the mint leaves use 1/2 tsp peppermint extract.

Can you use mint tea?

Yes, you can flavour the milk/cream combination with a couple of mint tea bags instead of fresh mint leaves.

How to make homemade fresh mint ice-cream

• Pour the milk and cream into a pan and add the sugar. Rough the mint leaves up a bit to bruise them and release the essential oils. When you are in a cloud of heavenly mint fragrance you’ll know you’ve done this right!
• Toss the mint in with the other ingredients and warm gently to dissolve the sugar. Bring it almost to the boil but not quite, then simmer for about 10 minutes.
• Chill overnight in the fridge to let the flavours really develop. Strain the flavoured milk/cream and discard the mint leaves.
• Then churn in your ice cream maker and then pop into the freezer for a few hours.

How to serve fresh mint ice-cream

I served my homemade mint ice-cream in these cute little chocolate cups, but is just as good in a cone/cornet with some chocolate chips scattered on top.

Enjoy!

Looking for more super easy homemade ice-cream recipes to try? Then check these out before you go;

Blueberry ice-cream with basil and bourbon

Easy Bailey’s banana based ice-cream

Scottish cranachan cheesecake ice-cream

Cucumber and mint ice-cream

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