Description
Mint chocolate chip ice cream is a classic homemade dessert that delivers a refreshing burst of mint with rich chocolate goodness. Perfect for warm days and family gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 2 drops green food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and peppermint extract until frothy.
- If desired, add green food coloring and mix until evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until soft-serve consistency (about 20-25 minutes).
- Gently fold in chocolate chips using a spatula.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
Notes
- For added creativity, consider swapping chocolate chips for crushed cookies or fruit chunks.
- You can make this recipe without an ice cream maker by freezing the mixture in a container and stirring every 30 minutes until creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg