Description
A refreshing homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream with a creamy texture and bursts of chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Combine heavy cream, milk, and sugar in a bowl. Whisk until sugar dissolves.
- Add peppermint extract and a few drops of green food coloring if desired. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Add chocolate chips during the last 5 minutes of churning.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger mint flavor, add more peppermint extract.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer taste.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, freeze the mixture and stir every 30 minutes until firm.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: mint chocolate chip ice cream, homemade ice cream, dessert recipe