Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe: Easy Homemade Dessert

Name: Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe: Easy Homemade Dessert
Total time: 2 hrs 40 mins
Ingredients: 2 cups 2% milk; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon peppermint extract; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 3 drops green food coloring; 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

This easy mint chocolate chip ice cream recipe uses an ice cream maker and simple ingredients like milk, cream, sugar, and peppermint extract. The addition of 2% milk results in a lighter, more refreshing flavor, making it ideal for hot summer days. Plus, there are lots of chocolate chips!

Total time2 hrs 40 mins
Prep time10 mins
Yield2 quarts, 8

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Ingredients

2 cups 2% milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
0.5 teaspoon salt
3 drops green food coloring
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients for your mint chocolate chip ice cream.
In a large bowl, combine milk, cream, sugar, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and salt. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Then, mix in green food coloring.
Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker. Freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Add the chocolate chips approximately 10 minutes into the freezing process. Continue churning until the ice cream reaches a thickened consistency, about 20 minutes more.
Transfer the homemade ice cream to an airtight container and freeze until it is firm, approximately 2 hours.
Serve your delightful mint chocolate chip ice cream and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 437 kcal
Fat Content: 29 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 42 g
Sodium Content: 180 mg
Protein Content: 5 g
Cholesterol Content: 72 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 44 g
Saturated Fat Content: 18 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g