Description
A refreshing and creamy mint chocolate chip ice cream that’s perfect for summer gatherings and family celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Fresh Mint Leaves, finely chopped
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Mint Infusion: Rinse mint leaves and finely chop. In a saucepan, combine heavy cream and whole milk, then add mint. Simmer, then remove from heat and steep for 30 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Strain the mint mixture, return to the saucepan, and add sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Chill the Mixture: Let it cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn as per instructions.
- Fold in Chocolate: Gently add dark chocolate chips to the churned ice cream.
- Freeze to Set: Transfer to an airtight container, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze until solid (4-6 hours).
- Scoop and Enjoy: Allow to sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use oat or almond milk. Adjust sweetness with honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: mint chocolate chip ice cream, homemade ice cream, summer dessert