Description
A simple, creamy homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream made with just 7 ingredients, perfect for warm days and nostalgic memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract (adjust to taste)
- Few drops of green food coloring (optional)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and salt. If using, add the green food coloring for that classic minty hue.
- Whip it up: Using an electric mixer, whip the mixture on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chocolate chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.
- Transfer to container: Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container, spreading it out evenly.
- Freeze: Cover the container and place it in the freezer for at least 4-6 hours, or until firm.
- Serve and enjoy: Scoop the ice cream into bowls or cones, and enjoy each velvety bite!
Notes
This ice cream can be made up to a week in advance. Store leftovers in an airtight container for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg