How to Make Mint Ice Cream + Uranium Glass!
Copyright 2024 by Lisa Maliga
As I love anything peppermint, I thought I’d make some peppermint ice cream and here’s my recipe which makes just under 2 quarts. You can use peppermint or spearmint extract. But if you want only a pure mint oil flavor, check out peppermint essential oil. I only added ¼ teaspoon and that really made the ice cream extra cool and refreshing!
Nothing like freshly-made mint ice cream served in a uranium glass bowl!
Mint Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients:
3/4 cup sugar
11/4 cups raw milk [or whole milk]
3 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon peppermint extract OR about ¼ teaspoon pure peppermint essential oil
A few drops green colorant
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar and milk, mixing until the sugar is dissolved.
Pour in cream and colorant.
Add your mint flavor or essential oil.
Turn on the ice cream maker and pour the mixture into the freezer bowl.
Then place the cover on top, and let it mix ’til it thickens which is about 25-30 minutes.
Your mint ice cream will be like a soft serve style. Turn off the machine and scoop the ice cream into bowls if eating immediately. For storage, add to a freezer-ready airtight container.
If you want chocolate mint chip ice cream, chop up about 8 ounces of good quality chocolate and add just before the ice cream is ready – generally 20-25 minutes into the process.
Link to Cuisinart ice cream maker: https://amzn.to/3Vg83KH
2 quart-size freezer containers: https://amzn.to/4bRFDxO
Where to find raw milk: https://getrawmilk.com/map
Black light flashlight: https://amzn.to/3zorJ7U
Uranium glass: check out your local thrift shops, antique shops, yard sales, estate sales, flea markets, swap meets or visit http://www.Etsy and http://www.eBay.com
I found my bowl at an antique shop and it was on display with a black light to show off it’s neon green loveliness!
What you eat your ice cream from can make a difference. There are many varieties of glass bowls and cups that increase the pleasure of eating ice cream and make it more appealing. It’s good for portion control and generally glass is prettier and certainly longer lasting than plastic.
Under the glow of a black light is where you’ll see the neon glowy green color of uranium glass. Vaseline glass also contains uranium but the color is more yellow-green.
This glassware has a tiny amount of uranium in it, and the fact that it’s been in dishes for more than a hundred years should be reassuring. There are many sites online that discourage use for food but encourage displaying the lovely glass. Ultimately, it’s a decision you’ll make for yourself. I found I had a little more energy after eating from my little green ice cream bowl.
I’ll keep experimenting with various desserts in my new little cup/bowl. It’s radioactive good fun and I might be shopping around for more pieces of this gorgeous uranium glassware.