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Heat milk and fresh mint in a medium saucepan over medium heat, until steaming, do not allow the milk to boil, about 15 minutes.
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Turn heat to low and cover saucepan, let mint steep in hot milk for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
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Drain mint milk through a fine sieve into a bowl, discard mint leaves.
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In a large heat-proof bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar, until smooth.
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Gradually pour 1 cup hot milk into egg yolks and sugar mixture, whisking constantly.
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Pour remaining hot milk into bowl and whisk until well mixed.
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Return mixture into saucepan.
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Gently heat saucepan over medium or medium low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens and coats the back of the spoon.
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This will take about 25 to 35 minutes.
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Do not let mixture boil.
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Remove from heat and stir in mint extract.
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until thoroughly chilled, preferably overnight.
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Pour into ice cream maker and churn for about 25 minutes.
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Follow any specific directions for your ice cream maker.
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Add chocolate into ice cream maker near the end and churn another 3 to 5 minutes.
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Place ice cream into a freezer-safe container.
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Freeze until it reaches desired firmness or serve immediately.
