Is there anything quite as refreshing as a scoop (or two, let’s be honest) of Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream on a hot summer day? Well, this mint chip ice cream is sure to satisfy any craving. It’s light, yet creamy, infused with minty flavor, and loaded with chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips. It is my daughter’s favorite ice cream, so naturally I had to add a recipe here! Looking for more delicious homemade ice cream recipes? Check out my Easy Homemade Ice Cream, No Churn Turtle Ice Cream or Homemade Cookes ‘n’ Cream Ice Cream with Nutella Swirl.
Ingredients Needed:
Heavy Whipping Cream and Whole Milk: using full fat ingredients makes for a super rich and creamy ice cream. Granulated Sugar: you can use more or less sugar according to your tastes. Anywhere from ¾ cup-1 cup will be perfect! Egg Yolks: egg yolks create a custard base for the ice cream which helps stabilize it for a creamier texture. It also prevents ice crystals from forming which makes the ice cream last longer! Vanilla Extract: adds flavor depth and extra sweetness. Pure Mint Extract: use mint extract, not peppermint extract. Green Food Coloring: food coloring is optional, but gives the ice cream its classic mint green color. Chocolate: use finely chopped dark chocolate or mini chocolate chips.
How to Make Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
This Mint Ice Cream recipe requires just a quick 20 minutes of hands-on time!
Tips and Notes for Mint Ice Cream
Chill the bowl. Before you start your ice cream, stick the bowl of your ice cream maker in the freezer. The cold bowl creates a better texture when you churn. When you cover the ice cream base with plastic wrap, be sure it’s just touching the surface of the liquid. This helps prevent a skin from forming on top. You can speed up the refrigeration chill time by sticking the mixture in the freezer instead. If you do this, be sure to stir every 10 minutes to keep it nice and smooth. Freeze for 4-6 hours. We want the ice cream to have time to get nice and frozen before serving. Storage tips: Store the ice cream in a shallow, flat container, covered with plastic wrap, and in the back of the freezer. All of this helps prevent ice crystals from forming for a creamier ice cream. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes before serving so it can soften just a touch.
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