Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is a delightful homemade treat that blends the refreshing essence of mint with rich, creamy chocolate. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this vibrant dessert will bring back fond childhood memories with every scoop. Made with simple ingredients, it’s both easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp mint extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine whole milk and sugar until dissolved. Add fresh mint leaves and infuse for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and strain out mint leaves using a fine mesh sieve.
- In a large bowl, mix the strained milk with heavy cream and mint extract until well combined.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions (20-25 minutes).
- In the last minutes of churning, add chocolate chips. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet. To create a vegan version, substitute heavy cream and whole milk with coconut cream and almond milk. Experiment by adding crushed cookies or nuts for extra texture.