1 1/2 cups half and half

6 egg yolks

2/3 cup white sugar (divided in half)

pinch of salt

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1 cup mint leaves, coarsely chopped

1 cup bittersweet chocolate shavings (easy to do with a vegetable peeler)


Whisk together half and half, yolks, 1/2 of the sugar (1/3 cup), and salt. Set aside.


In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together other 1/2 of sugar (1/3 cup), cream, and mint leaves. Turn off heat just as it starts to boil. Slowly whisk into half and half/egg mixture. 

Pour back into the pot and cook on medium heat. Stir the whole time with a wooden spoon until it thickens slightly. It's done when you drag your finger across the back of the wooden spoon and it leaves a trail.


Place chocolate shavings in freezer.

Churn in ice cream machine according to manufacturer's directions. Add chocolate shavings just to mix (a minute or so before it's done churning). Freeze for a few hours before serving.