Creme De Menthe Gelato

1. 1

   Set aside a large bowl of ice water.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, bring milk and half of sugar to a simmer, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add creme de menthe.

3. 3

   In another bowl, mix or whisk yolks and remaining sugar until thick and pale. To this add hot milk slowly, whisking, and pour mixture back into saucepan when finished.

4. 4

   Cook over moderately low heat, stirring constantly, for approx 20 minutes. (170F) Do not allow mixture to boil!

5. 5

   Pour custard through a fine sieve into a freezer container, stir in cream and set in the bowl of ice water to cool.

6. 6

   Chill in refrigerator until cold (1 to 4 hours).

7. 7

   Press plastic wrap to the surface of the mixture and cover container with a lid. Put in the freezer until frozen, (1.5 to 3 hours).

8. 8

   Remove from freezer and whisk with a hand blender to break up any ice crystals.

9. 9

   Return to freezer.

10. 10

    Repeat process one to three more times until it reaches desired smoothness.

11. 11

    Garnish with mint leaves or shaved chocolate.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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