Description
Creamy, refreshing, and full of chocolatey crunch, this Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is a homemade classic that combines cool peppermint flavor with rich chocolate bits for the perfect frozen treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- A few drops of green food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place the ice cream maker bowl in the freezer at least 24 hours before starting.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, sugar, salt, vanilla, and peppermint extract until the sugar dissolves.
- Add green food coloring if desired and stir until evenly combined.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours until thoroughly chilled.
- Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions for 20–25 minutes.
- In the last few minutes of churning, add the chocolate chips and let them incorporate evenly.
- Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for 3–4 hours until firm.
- Serve and enjoy the cool, creamy goodness.
Notes
- Use high-quality peppermint extract for the best flavor.
- Chill your mixture completely before churning to achieve a smooth texture.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk and vegan chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned and Frozen
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: mint chocolate chip ice cream, homemade ice cream, frozen dessert, summer treats, mint dessert