Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
This homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream is a creamy, refreshing dessert made with just five simple ingredients—no eggs or preservatives required. It’s easy to make, customizable, and better than store-bought.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (including freeze time)
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup whole milk, well chilled
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream, well chilled
- 1.5–2 teaspoons peppermint extract, or to taste
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate bar, chopped into small pieces
Instructions
- Place your ice cream maker bowl in the freezer 12–24 hours in advance.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the milk and sugar until fully dissolved.
- Stir in the heavy cream and peppermint extract until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn for about 25 minutes.
- During the last 5 minutes, slowly add the chopped chocolate to the churning mix.
- Transfer the churned ice cream into a loaf pan or airtight container.
- Freeze for 2–3 hours or overnight for a firmer consistency.
Notes
- Optional: Add a few drops of green food coloring for a classic minty look.
- Use dark chocolate or Andes mints for flavor variation.
- Store with cling wrap pressed to the surface to prevent ice crystals.
- Keep stored at the back of the freezer for optimal temperature stability.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10th of recipe (approx. 1.5 scoops)
- Calories: 211 kcal
- Sugar: 23.4 g
- Sodium: 17.1 mg
- Fat: 12.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 24.1 g
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 2.3 g
- Cholesterol: 29.6 mg
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