Mint Chocolate Chip Delight Ice Cream
A refreshing and creamy mint ice cream with a burst of chocolate chips, perfect for cooling off on a hot day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3-4 hours (including freezing time)
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar. Whisk until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add the vanilla extract and peppermint extract, stirring to combine.
- If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring to achieve the mint green color.
- Stir in the mini chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, typically about 20-25 minutes.
- Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2-3 hours, or until firm.
- Scoop, serve, and enjoy your Mint Chocolate Chip Delight!
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of peppermint extract based on how strong you want the mint flavor.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a shallow dish and freeze. Stir every 30 minutes for the first few hours to help the texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: mint, chocolate chip, ice cream, dessert, summer treat
