Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe
Few flavors evoke the same nostalgic joy and refreshing delight as mint chocolate chip ice cream. This iconic dessert has captured the hearts (and stomachs) of ice cream lovers for generations, leaving a trail of minty smiles and chocolate-chip satisfaction.
Ingredients
- 473 ml 2 cups low-fat milk (2%)
- 473 ml 2 cups heavy whipping cream: Heavy cream
- 200 g 1 cup granulated sugar: Sugar
- 5 ml 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract: Vanilla extract
- 5 ml 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract: Peppermint extract
- 3 drops green food coloring optional: Green food coloring (optional)
- 200 g 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips: Miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine liquid ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and optional green food coloring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Freeze: Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Add chocolate chips: Once the ice cream has started to thicken (about 10 minutes into the churning process), add the miniature semisweet chocolate chips.
- Continue churning: Continue churning the ice cream for an additional 20 minutes, or until it reaches a thick and creamy consistency.
- Freeze: Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
Serving:
- Scoop and serve the ice cream in bowls or cones.
- Enjoy this refreshing and delicious homemade ice cream!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat milk instead of low-fat milk.
- You can use any type of chocolate chips you like, such as dark chocolate or milk chocolate.
- Add a swirl of chocolate fudge sauce for an extra decadent touch.