Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup half-and-half
12 pieces hard candies ( spearmint)
1/2 cup chocolate chips, crushed
Directions:
Scald milk over low heat, but do not boil.
Stir in sugar and salt until dissolved.
Beat the egg yolks in the top part of a double boiler, but do not put over the bottom section, and the hot water, yet.
Slowly add the milk, a little at a time, to the beaten egg yolks, being careful not to heat the eggs too quickly, and continuing to beat mixture.
Place double boiler together, and cook over hot water, until mixture is thick and smooth.
Chill.
Add peppermint extract, whipping cream, and half and half.
Fold this mixture into the custard.
Churn freeze, adding the peppermint pieces and chocolate.
Serve or pack in tub and place in freezer.
Servings: Serve
Time preparation: 90 min.
Time total: 120 min.