Easy Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

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This homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream is made with milk, cream, sugar, peppermint extract, and chocolate chips. I discovered using 2% milk in the recipe makes the ice cream taste lighter. Super refreshing on a hot summer day!

Submitted by Darryn M Briggs
Updated on June 11, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
2 quarts
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 cups 2% milk

  • 2 cups heavy cream

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 3 drops green food coloring (Optional)

  • 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Stir milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, peppermint extract, and salt together in a large bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Mix in green food coloring.

  2. Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.

  3. Add chocolate chips about 10 minutes into the freezing. Continue churning until ice cream has thickened, about 20 minutes more.

  4. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.

763 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

437 Calories
29g Fat
44g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 437
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 18g 92%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 180mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 42g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 120mg 9%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 224mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.