Chocolate Chip Mint Ice Cream
Homemade Chocolate Chip Mint Ice Cream is cool, creamy, and refreshing with the perfect balance of peppermint flavor and rich chocolate chips. This easy no-fuss recipe tastes just like your favorite scoop shop and makes the ultimate frozen treat for summer or anytime you’re craving mint chocolate chip ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned, Frozen
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1–2 drops green food coloring (optional)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, sugar, peppermint extract, food coloring (if using), and salt until sugar is dissolved.
- Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions (about 20–25 minutes) until soft-serve consistency.
- In the last 2–3 minutes of churning, add mini chocolate chips and mix until evenly distributed.
- Transfer ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
- Before serving, let ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes, then scoop and enjoy.
Notes
- Swap mini chocolate chips for chopped dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- For dairy-free, use full-fat coconut milk and plant-based cream.
- Add crushed cookies or fudge swirls for extra indulgence.
- Steep fresh mint leaves in the milk for a natural mint flavor variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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