Chocolate Profiteroles with Fresh Mint Chip Ice Cream

INGREDIENTS

12 oz

milk ((1 1/2 cups) )

12 oz

heavy cream ((1 1/2 cups))

2 oz

fresh mint leaves ((2 cups firmly packed), washed and removed from stems)

1 cup

granulated sugar

1/8 tsp

salt

egg yolks

Green food coloring ((optional))

6 oz

semi-sweet chocolate (finely chopped or grated)

4 3/4 oz

bread flour ((1 cup + 2 tbsp), (can substitute all-purpose if necessary))

3 tbsp

unsweetened cocoa powder

1 cup

water

4 oz

unsalted butter

3 tbsp

granulated sugar

1/4 tsp

salt

large eggs (at room temperature)