Description
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is the perfect summer treat, offering a delightful blend of refreshing mint and rich chocolate in every scoop. This homemade version is creamy, easy to make, and sure to evoke happy memories of childhood ice cream truck visits. Perfect for any occasion, enjoy it solo or as a decadent topping for desserts. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this nostalgic classic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- If desired, add green food coloring until the desired shade is reached.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Pour the chilled base into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (about 20-25 minutes).
- In the last few minutes of churning, add chocolate chips.
- Transfer ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg