Strawberry Mint Ice Cream - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups half-and-half
1 1/4 cups milk
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup water
1 (1 ounce) package of fresh mint
2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped

Preparation

Combine the half and half and milk in a heavy saucepan.
Bring to a soft boil.
In another bowl beat eggs to mix, then add 1/2 cup of sugar slowly; beat until thick and pale in color.
Temper the eggs with 1/3 of the hot milk mixture, stirring constantly with a wire whisk.
Pour the tempered eggs into the saucepan with the remaining hot milk, and cook over low heat for 2 min or until it reaches 160\u00b0, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and place pan in a large bowl of ice; cool completely, stirring occasionally.
Combine remaining 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a microwave safe dish.
Microwave on high for 2 1/2 min or until sugar dissolves.
Add the mint to the hot syrup and steep for 5 minute.
Remove the mint sprigs and discard.
Pour the sugar syrup over the berries and let stand for 20 minute Mash a few with a fork after resting.
Add berries to the milk mixture, stir well; cover and chill, stirring occasionally.
Pour mixture inot the freezer can of an ice crea freezer and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
Spoon ice cream into a freezer safe container; cover and freeze for 1 hour or until firm.