Description
Indulge in a refreshing homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream that’s rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for summer days or cozy evenings!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat whole milk and sugar until dissolved; do not boil.
- Add fresh mint leaves and steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain the mixture to remove mint leaves.
- Whisk in heavy cream, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until combined.
- Chill the mixture for at least 2 hours.
- Pour into an ice cream maker and churn for 20-25 minutes.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and freeze in an airtight container for at least 4 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Use full-fat dairy for the creamiest texture. Customize by adding crushed cookies or swapping chocolate chips for your favorite varieties. Store in an airtight container to prevent freezer burn.