Description
Mint chocolate chip ice cream is the perfect homemade treat that combines refreshing mint with rich chocolate for a delightful dessert experience. This creamy, dreamy ice cream, speckled with crunchy chocolate chips, is a nostalgic favorite that’s simple to make and perfect for hot summer days or cozy nights in. With just a few ingredients, you can create this indulgent delicacy that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves (or 1 tsp peppermint extract)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Mint Infusion: Warm the whole milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Add fresh mint leaves and steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Strain and Combine: Strain out the mint leaves. In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream and sugar until well blended. Add the infused milk and mix until combined.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour.
- Churn: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches soft-serve consistency (about 20-25 minutes).
- Freeze: Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least four hours or until firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg