chocolate mint take #2

this is the second pass at chocolate mint ice cream

• 3 oz. baker's chocolate
• 1/4 c. cocoa powder
• 1 egg
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 c. cream
• 2 c. half and half
• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 4 tsp. peppermint flavoring
• pinch of salt

1. whisk egg and sugar in a separate bowl until color lightens
2. melt the baker's chocolate in a double boiler
3. when chocolate melts, add cocoa powder a little at a time
4. when all cocoa is incorporated, add a cup of the half and half to the chocolate and stir till smooth
5. whisk chocolate/half and half mixture into egg/sugar mixture a little at a time
6. add cold cream and rest of half and half
7. stir in vanilla and peppermint
   
8. chill for at least 12 hours
9. pour into ice cream maker and follow manufacturer's instructions

RESULTS:
too much peppermint oil. 2-3 teaspoons is probably enough.
texture is best yet