Ingredients

• heavy cream - 2 cups
• whole milk - 1 cup
• granulated sugar - ¾ cup
• fresh mint leaves - 1 cup
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• green food coloring - a few drops
• semi-sweet chocolate chips - ½ cup
• salt - a pinch

Instructions

1. 1.

   In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves.

2. 2.

   Add fresh mint leaves to the mixture and bring to a gentle simmer. Remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes.

3. 3.

   Strain the mixture to remove mint leaves, then stir in vanilla extract, food coloring, and a pinch of salt.

4. 4.

   Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until completely cold.

5. 5.

   Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.

6. 6.

   During the last few minutes of churning, add chocolate chips.

7. 7.

   Transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.