Flavor #46 - Franklin Mint Chip or...

Occasionally, while putting a flavor together, I come across several options for names. I have wanted to do a twist on Mint Chocolate Chip for some time now and finally came across some recipes I likes. While in the planning stages I knew I wanted to avoid they typical neon green crappy mint looking ice cream while also avoiding a mint flavor that was too overpowering. All the while, Franklin Mint Chip was the name I had on the drawing board - OK so it's not really a drawing board but rather a spreadsheet. But Franklin Mint seemed pretty cool with the image of Charlie Brown's only friend of color in my head.

As I was researching, I stumbled across a recipe called Dirty Mint Chip from both Martha Stewart and Coolhaus that was pretty much what I was looking for. Here's a recipe that uses actual mint leaves, no fake coloring and brown sugar, which I am coming to have an ever greater appreciation for as I move through this challenge. This now has me rethinking the name as Dirty Sexy Mint Chip, reminiscent of the cancelled ABC show from a few seasons back staring Peter Krause and a host of others. It was also the show that gave us our first look a Sofia Vergara.

Thing is, I could go with either name.

1 1/2 Cups of Heavy Cream

1 1/2 Cups of Milk

1/2 Cup of Sugar

1/4 Cup of Brown Sugar

1 Pinch of Salt

1 Teaspoon Vanilla

1/3 Cup of finely chopped Mint Leaves

I may have to tweak this recipe for those who really love a strong mint flavor. If that's what you like, this ain't it.  This has a very delayed minty kick to it that washes over your tongue after the mouthful has already melted away as the mint oil from the leaves stays with you. It makes a great palate cleanser.

Still stuck on the name for this one.

Enjoy!