Fresh Mint Chip Ice Cream

Name: Fresh Mint Chip Ice Cream
Ingredients: For the chocolate chunks:; 4 ounces (115 grams) milk or dark chocolate, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons water, plus extra as needed, optional (for fudgy, rather than crunchy, chips); For the ice cream:; 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup (15 grams) coarsely chopped fresh peppermint leaves; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (75 grams) sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 4 large egg yolks; Chocolate chunks, from above

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Ingredients

For the chocolate chunks:
4 ounces (115 grams) milk or dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons water, plus extra as needed, optional (for fudgy, rather than crunchy, chips)
For the ice cream:
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup (15 grams) coarsely chopped fresh peppermint leaves
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (75 grams) sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 large egg yolks
Chocolate chunks, from above

Directions

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["To make the chocolate chunks: In a medium stainless steel bowl set in a skillet of not quite simmering water, melt the chocolate (if using) with the water, stirring frequently (see note below). Remove from the heat and pour the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper or foil. Spread into a thin, even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.", "Put the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze until firm. Chop the chocolate into bits or shards and return them to the freezer until needed.", "NOTE: The higher the cacao, the more water will be needed to prevent the chocolate mixture from \"seizing.\"" Start with the 2 tablespoons of water for milk chocolate or dark chocolate with up 60% cacao. Work by eye: Once the chocolate is melted