Description
This homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream is a creamy, refreshing treat made with fresh ingredients and an easy-to-follow recipe. With a perfect peppermint flavor and crunchy chocolate shavings folded in during churning, this ice cream is a delicious and customizable dessert ideal for warm days or any time you crave a cool indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 10 drops green food dye (optional)
Mix-In
- 1 1.55 oz chocolate bar, frozen (Hershey’s Milk Chocolate bar recommended)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, sugar, peppermint extract, and green food dye if using, until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Churn Ice Cream: Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, typically about 30 minutes, until the mixture thickens to soft-serve consistency.
- Prepare Chocolate: While the ice cream is churning, grate the frozen chocolate bar. Freezing the chocolate beforehand makes it easier to grate into fine shavings suitable for mixing in.
- Add Chocolate Shavings: In the last few minutes of churning, slowly add the chocolate shavings to the ice cream machine so they incorporate evenly throughout the mixture.
- Freeze and Serve: Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 3 to 4 hours to firm up. Alternatively, serve immediately for a softer texture. Enjoy in a bowl or on a cone.
Notes
- Freezing the chocolate bar before grating makes it easier to create fine shavings and prevents melting.
- Use peppermint extract carefully to adjust the mint flavor to your preference.
- The green food dye is optional and mainly for aesthetic appeal.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can pour the mixture into a shallow container and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals for a similar effect.
- This recipe yields about 6 servings.
