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Easy Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Easy Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

This Easy Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is a refreshing treat made with a blend of mint and chocolate, perfect for hot summer days!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Freezing Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 scoops
Calories 437 kcal

Equipment

  • Ice cream maker

Ingredients
  

Dairy Ingredients

  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream

Sweeteners and Flavorings

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 drops green food coloring Optional

Mix-ins

  • 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Stir milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, peppermint extract, and salt together in a large bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Mix in green food coloring.
  • Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Add chocolate chips about 10 minutes into the freezing. Continue churning until ice cream has thickened, about 20 minutes more.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Using 2% milk gives the ice cream a lighter taste, making it more refreshing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1scoopCalories: 437kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 5gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 224mgFiber: 1gSugar: 42gCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chocolate Chips, Easy Ice Cream, Homemade Ice Cream, Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, Refreshing Dessert, summer dessert
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