Go Back
–+ servings

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Print Recipe
Mint chocolate ice cream is my favorite ice cream flavor. Cool, creamy mint flavored ice cream studded with tiny pieces of mint chocolate made from scratch!
Course Desserts & Sweet Treats
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate, cool treat, frozen, ice cream, mint, mint chocolate chip
Prep Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Additional Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings 8 servings
Calories 476
Author Laurie McNamara

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 generous pinch fine sea salt
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups half & half or substitute with a cup of both whole milk and heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 6 drops green food coloring optional
  • 3/4 cup small chocolate chunks or mini chocolate chips
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Add the sugar, sea salt, heavy cream and the half and half into a large (8-cup) liquid measuring cup. Whisk until the sugar dissolves completely.
  • Next add in the vanilla, mint extract and 6 drops of the green food coloring, whisk to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
  • Following the manufacturers instructions, pour the ice cream base into the ice cream maker and churn until thick.
  • Use a spatula to fold in the chocolate pieces and then pour the base into a freezer safe container and freeze for 4 hours to overnight. Overnight is best.
  • Scoop and serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 1097IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 1mg