Description
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is a timeless favorite that combines the refreshing essence of mint with rich semi-sweet chocolate chunks. This creamy, homemade treat is perfect for warm weather, celebrations, or when you’re craving something sweet. With its vibrant green color and delightful texture, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. The best part? You can whip it up easily without an ice cream maker! Customize the mint intensity and chocolate pieces to suit your taste for a personalized dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup cold milk
- 2 cups cold heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tsp mint extract
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 drops green food coloring
Instructions
- Blend sugar and cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in mint extract, salt, and food coloring until well combined.
- Add cold milk and heavy cream; stir until fully incorporated.
- Pour into an ice cream maker (or freezer-safe container) and churn according to instructions or freeze while stirring every 30 minutes.
- In the last few minutes of churning, add chopped chocolate.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for several hours or overnight.
- Serve garnished with fresh mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning/Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg