Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream: The Best Homemade Delight
Enjoy a refreshing and indulgent treat with this homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon green food coloring
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar until the sugar has dissolved.
- Add the peppermint extract and green food coloring, stirring until well combined.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- During the last few minutes of churning, add the chocolate chips.
- Transfer the churned ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger mint flavor, increase the amount of peppermint extract.
- Try adding crushed cookies for a different texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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