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    Published: May 22, 2015 · Modified: Oct 5, 2021 by Amanda Powell · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Mint, Chocolate Chip, and Dark Chocolate Almond Gelato

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    Mint chocolate chip gelato with dark chocolate almonds

    I've been on a serious ice cream/popsicle/gelato/frozen treat kick lately if you haven't already noticed. I will probably be sharing several more in the coming weeks as I have ideas just pouring out of me.

    Gelato has always been one of these dreamy summer treats that I absolutely adore. I remember the first time I had gelato my grandmother took me to this small little shop off the pike. You would completely miss it if you didn't know it was there. The only sign was their small neon sign over the window. I had a gelato crema with peaches and the creaminess of the gelato was incredible. It was so wonderfully dense and creamy and melted into the juices from the peach that was just heavenly. From that point on, I was hooked.

    Bring in summer with this creamy mint chocolate chip gelato with dark chocolate almonds

    I loved the idea of doing a cold infusion of the mint into the cream to maximize on the multi-dimensional flavors of fresh mint. I did some research and a few chefs recommended seeping the mint in warm cream for about 5 - 10 minutes, or else the mint would begin to release bitter flavors. Jeni from Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream does a cold seep overnight and that is what I decided to do.

    Every year I become obsessed with the idea of having a mini garden of fresh herbs, especially different varieties of mint. I've tried growing them from seed, and buying sprouts from the farmer's market. The latter works best for me (you know, before I eventually kill the plant), and this year I got three types of mint: spearmint, peppermint, and apple mint. Apple mint is a new one for me, and I was immediately taken with its fruity characteristics. I used a mixture of all three types of mint to create a unique minty finish the the gelato that is both refreshing and satisfying. If you do not have fresh mint available to you, feel free to use peppermint extract!

    dark chocolate almonds help make this mint chocolate chip gelato unforgettable

    While I love the traditional mint and chocolate combination, I wanted to create extra texture and crunch to the gelato. When I discovered the chocolate almonds, I knew they'd be the perfect add-in. At first, I thought the almonds would be coated in a chocolate candy, this is instead coated with cocoa powder which gives it a more robust chocolate flavor in every almond. It also means it leaves small streaks of added chocolate in the gelato. Score!

    Indulge in a creamy dense mint chocolate chip gelato with dark chocolate almonds

    A quick note about making the gelato. For the best results, gelato is best made with a gelato maker, or an ice cream maker that has a slower churn option for gelato. I recommend straining the mixture using a cheesecloth instead of a fine mesh strainer, but if you do not have one, that is okay. As is using an ice cream maker to make the gelato, but an ice cream maker has a higher chance of making the gelato icy and grainy as opposed to dense and creamy. I recommended using the same method I've mentioned in previous ice cream recipes for people who don't have an ice cream maker, which is to hit the mixture with an immersion blender every 45 minutes for four hours.

    Mint chocolate chip gelato with dark chocolate almonds

    Mint Chocolate Chip and Dark Chocolate Almond Gelato

    Amanda Powell
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    Servings 1 .5 quarts

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cups whole milks
    • 2 cups heavy cream
    • 5 eggs
    • ¾ cups sugar
    • 20 fresh mint leaves may replace with 1 ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
    • 5 oz Bue Diamond dark chocolate almonds roughly chopped
    • ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • Place the milk and cream together in a large saucepan and heat on medium just until the mixture begins to bubble around the edges.
    • Beat the eggs and sugar together until light in color. Temper the eggs by adding about 2 cups of the warm cream into the eggs one half cup at a time, being sure to whisk the eggs constantly as you add the cream.
    • Add the tempered eggs to the saucepan and heat on medium-low, stirring constantly until the mixture is thickened. Remove from heat and add the mint leaves. Place the custard into an ice bath and allow to cool completely. Place in the refrigerator to cool down to about 40 degrees F.
    • Strain the mixture to remove any possible cooked egg and the mint leaves.
    • Churn in a gelato maker if possible. If you do not have a gelato maker, you can use an ice cream maker, but the gelato won't be as dense and creamy. I recommend placing in a container and placing in the freezer then blending with an immersion blender every 45 minutes for 4 hours.
    • Fold in the almonds and chocolate chips and freeze until solid, about 3 - 4 hours.
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    This post was sponsored by Blue Diamond. Posts such as these help keep A Cookie Named Desire going, so thank you foe your support by reading the post. as always, all thoughts and opinions aee 100% my own!

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    1. Joanne Bruno says

      May 26, 2015 at 11:53 am

      Gelato!! My favorite. And with my favorite flavor too!!

      Reply
    2. Christina @ Bake with Christina says

      May 24, 2015 at 1:21 pm

      Mmm gelato is my fav! And yours looks SO tasty!! 🙂

      Reply
    3. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

      May 23, 2015 at 5:49 pm

      Oh my gawsh! I hope you do share more delicious frozen treats soon, especially if they sound as stellar as this one!! Love the flavors and can't wait to give it a try, the hubs will love this! Thanks for sharing and cheers♡

      Reply
    4. Linda | A La Place Clichy says

      May 23, 2015 at 1:06 pm

      Looks super delicious! I am crazy about almonds right now! I love that it is all my favorite things combined in one ice cream.

      http://alaplaceclichy.com

      Reply
    5. June Burns says

      May 22, 2015 at 8:09 pm

      That sounds awesome! Homemade ice cream is great, so gelato sounds even better 🙂

      Reply
    6. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

      May 22, 2015 at 7:17 pm

      This gelato look awesome! Love the mint/almond, that's sooo unique and a great use of the almonds 🙂

      Reply
    7. Beeta @ Mon Petit Four says

      May 22, 2015 at 1:36 pm

      This looks so good, Amanda! I am a big fan of gelato, and I love that you decided to add the almond too. I always think its fun to have a crunch in something that's so creamy and smooth. Delish!

      Reply
    8. Olivia @ livforcake says

      May 22, 2015 at 11:47 am

      Amanda, this sounds amazing!! I'm not usually an ice cream kinda person (I know, right?), but you had me at mint, chocolate, and almonds. Yum!!

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        May 22, 2015 at 1:37 pm

        I am sure this gelato will make you change your mind about ice cream!

        Reply

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