Description
A refreshing mint chocolate chip ice cream perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream (36% fat)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, soak fresh mint leaves in milk over low heat until fragrant.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, sugar, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Chill the mixture for at least two hours in the refrigerator.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions until thickened.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips after churning.
- Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and freeze for at least four hours or until firm.
Notes
- This recipe yields a creamy, rich ice cream with a refreshing mint flavor.
- Make sure to use fresh mint for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg