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mint-chocolate-chip-ice-cream.md

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 title: Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
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+  - authorship/original
+  - destiny/permanent
+  - status/draft
+  - topic/hobbies/cooking/ice-cream
   - type/recipe
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 # Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
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 ## Instructions
 
-1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the sugar into the milk until dissolved.
-    Stir in heavy cream and peppermint.
-    
-2. Turn on the ice cream maker and pour in the mixture.
+1. In a medium mixing bowl,
+    whisk the sugar into the milk until dissolved.
+
+2. Stir in heavy cream and peppermint.
+    Cover and chill the mixture for 1 hour.
+
+3. Turn on the ice cream maker and pour in the mixture.
     Let churn for 25 minutes.
-    
-3. In the last 5 minutes of churning,
+
+4. In the last 5 minutes of churning,
     slowly add in the chocolate.
 
-4. Transfer the ice cream to a container
-    and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
+5. Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container
+    and freeze for at least 3 hours before serving.
 
 ## Notes
 
 * Makes about 3 pints.
+
+%%
+
+## Chef's Notes
+
+* Chopping the chocolate is laborious and _very_ messy.
+    I suspect the texture is nicer and the result more "homemade" feeling,
+    but if you're not trying to impress, go with chocolate chips.
+
+%%