Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe
This Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream recipe offers a creamy and refreshing treat combining cool peppermint flavor with rich chocolate chips. Made with heavy cream, whole milk, and a hint of peppermint extract, this homemade ice cream is perfect for a delightful dessert. The addition of green food coloring brings a fun, festive look, but it’s optional. Easy to prepare with an ice cream maker, it results in smooth, soft-serve texture before firming up in the freezer for a perfect scoopable treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes (churning time in ice cream maker)
- Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes (including freezing time)
- Yield: About 1 quart (4 cups) of ice cream
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Ice Cream Maker/No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Ice Cream Base
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1-2 drops green food coloring (optional)
- A pinch of salt
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, peppermint extract, green food coloring (if using), and salt until the mixture is well combined and the sugar has started to dissolve.
- Churn Ice Cream: Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, typically around 20-25 minutes, until it reaches a soft-serve consistency that is thick and creamy.
- Add Chocolate Chips: In the last few minutes of churning, gradually add the chocolate chips so they become evenly distributed throughout the ice cream without melting.
- Freeze to Firm Up: Transfer the churned ice cream into an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours to allow it to firm up to a scoopable texture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once sufficiently frozen, scoop the ice cream into bowls or cones and enjoy the refreshing mint chocolate chip flavor.
Notes
- If you do not have an ice cream maker, you can pour the mixture into a shallow container and freeze it, stirring every 30 minutes until firm for a similar texture.
- Adjust the peppermint extract to your taste preference, starting with 1 teaspoon and increasing if desired.
- Green food coloring is purely optional and does not affect the flavor.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best taste and texture.
- Allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping for easier serving.
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