Description
Mint chocolate chip ice cream is the ultimate summer treat that combines a creamy base with refreshing mint and crunchy chocolate chips. This easy homemade recipe will bring back nostalgic childhood memories of chasing ice cream trucks on hot days. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or simply indulging on a cozy night, this vibrant dessert is sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 2–3 drops green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and peppermint extract until fully combined.
- Add green food coloring if desired, mixing until you reach your preferred shade.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours to enhance flavor.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to its instructions for about 20-25 minutes until it thickens.
- Fold in chocolate chips during the last few minutes of churning.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg