Mint Mojito Coffee Ice Cream

White rum and chocolate turn this creamy ice cream, infused with mint leaves and coffee, into an adult-friendly treat.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 290 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 6 large egg yolks
• 1 bunch fresh mint leaves, crushed
• 0.33333334326744 cup coarsely ground coffee beans
• 0.75 cup brown sugar, divided
• 0.33333334326744 cup white rum
• 0.33333334326744 cup chopped chocolate

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat milk, ground coffee, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and mint in a saucepan over low heat until warmed through, 7 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Whisk egg yolks and remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar in a bowl; slowly whisk in about 1 cup hot milk mixture. Pour egg yolk mixture into saucepan and continue to heat until custard is thickened, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Line a sieve with cheesecloth and strain custard into a large bowl; discard solids. Whisk heavy cream into custard. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, 4 to 5 hours.

Step 4

Stir rum and chocolate into chilled custard and pour into an ice cream maker. Freeze according to manufacturer's directions.