Dark Chocolate Mint Gelato

This does not include time to chill mixture or freezing, according to your ice cream maker’s instructions.

Bring 2 cups of milk to a simmer.

Add mint and simmer a few minutes.

Then , turn off heat and let steep for 30 minutes.

In another bowl , whisk remaining cup milk with sugar , cocoa powder and cornstarch.

Strain mint out of the warm milk and bring back to a simmer.

Add the cocoa mixture slowly , whisking to incorporate.

Cook until edges bubble and then a minute longer until mixture is slightly thickened.

Strain through a fine wire mesh strainer.

Cover with plastic and let sit cool in the fridge overnight or put over a bowl of ice to cool.

Once cooled , freeze according to your ice cream makers instructions.

whole milk, fresh mint leaves, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, cornstarch