Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe is one of the most popular recipes. The preparation time is around 8 hours and can serve 6 people. This is an easy recipe to make, but you’ve got to be patient.
Start by adding one quart per pound of ice cream for your frozen ingredients, then pour in your half and a third of a cup of milk chocolate chips into your pan, and fry on the stove at medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until melted.
In the blog post above, I shared how to make Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream using an Instant Pot.
How to make Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe?
- Preparation Time: 8 hours
- Cooking Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours, 5 minutes + cooling time
- Servings: 6 servings of ice cream
Ingredients for Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food colouring (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
Step 1. In a large saucepan, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, and sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
Step 2. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and peppermint extracts. If desired, add a few drops of green food colouring to achieve the desired shade of green.
Step 3. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator until completely cool, at least 2 hours or overnight.
Step 4. Once the mixture is chilled, pour it into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Step 5. About 5 minutes before the ice cream is finished churning, add the chocolate chips and continue to churn until the ice cream is thick and the chocolate chips are evenly distributed.
Step 6. Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Step 7. When ready to serve, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften before scooping. Enjoy!
Nutrition fact
| Nutrition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 392.4 |
| Total Fat | 27.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 71.2 mg |
| Sodium | 13.3 mg |
| Potassium | 138.4 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32 g |
Serving ideas
- In a large bowl, crush your favourite candy bars with a food processor, mini chopper, or a plastic bag with a hammer.
- Step 2. In your ice cream maker, before you are ready to serve, add the crushed candy bars and continue churning until it reaches desired consistency.
- Step 3. Top your ice cream with crushed candy bars.
- If you are making Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream in a bowl, do not add any candy bars to your bowl. Add the milk chocolate chips and continue churning until it becomes ice cream.
- Serve your Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream with whipped cream or fresh mint leaves on top.
- Before trying this recipe, make sure that you read everything in this recipe as described above to complete the job properly (I used an instant pot).
- 4. Try serving this ice cream in a chocolate chip cookie or a waffle cone cup.
- 5. If you are craving something sweet and creamy, this recipe is for you!
Conclusion
I hope that you enjoy this Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe as much as I enjoyed making it. Do you want to try this recipe and surprise your family? Please share it with your family members, friends, or neighbours. You will love the video below if you like the pictures and recipe above.
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I hope that you enjoy this Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe as much as I enjoyed making it. Do you want to try this recipe and surprise your family? Please share it with your family members, friends, or neighbours.