Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is a classic treat that combines two of the best flavors together – mint and chocolate! This creamy dessert is one that everyone will love!
Easy Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe
Mint chocolate chip ice cream is a creamy treat that is perfect for the warmer months. This ice cream is great on it’s own, but you can also top it with chocolate sauce, chocolate shavings, or even a few chocolate chips.
Why You’ll Love this No Churn Ice Cream Recipe:
- No Machine Required: You don’t need any special equipment to make this no churn mint chocolate ice cream.
- Simple Ingredients: You only need 5 basic ingredients to make this easy ice cream recipe!
- Easy to Make: If you can whisk, whip, and mix, then you can easily master this dessert!
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How to Make Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
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- Beat the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
- Add in the green food dye.
- Gently fold in the sweetened condensed milk and the mint extract.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Pour into a loaf pan and freeze for 12 hours.
No, you don’t need any special equipment to make this ice cream other than a stand or hand mixer. This ice cream recipe is no-churn, so you just pour it into the pan and let it freeze.
You can use any type of chocolate chips that you prefer. Keep in mind that chocolate chips do freeze relatively hard, so you may want to use mini chocolate chips if you have little ones. You will need 1½ cup of chocolate chips, so save the rest for another yummy chocolate recipe!
No! Mint chocolate chip ice cream is flavored with mint extract, which adds a pleasant mint flavor without being overwhelming. If you’re worried about it being too minty, add ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract as well.
No-churn ice creams need about 12 hours to cure, but overnight is best. Otherwise, the ice cream may be too soft and melt too quickly.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Make sure that you beat the heavy whipping cream until peaks form. This will be the base of your ice cream and you need it to be able to hold the rest of the ingredients.
- You only need 1 teaspoon of the green food dye to color this mint chocolate chip ice cream.
- Leave the ice cream in the freezer overnight to make sure it has time to freeze all the way through.
If you love the taste of mint and chocolate together, you will love this mint chocolate chip ice cream recipe! You don’t need any special equipment and only a few simple ingredients. Whip up a batch of this homemade ice cream today!
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Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream 454 grams
- 1 drop green gel food coloring see notes
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 396 grams (1 can)
- ½ teaspoon mint extract 2 grams
- 1½ cups chocolate chips 255 grams
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Stand Mixer
- 9×5-inch Loaf Pan
Instructions
- Add the heavy whipping cream to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes, or until the cream forms stiff peaks. Add the green food coloring and mix just until combined (see notes).2 cups heavy whipping cream, 1 drop green gel food coloring
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and mint extract and fold them together gently.14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, ½ teaspoon mint extract
- Once all of the sweetened condensed milk has been incorporated, add the chocolate chips and fold them in.1½ cups chocolate chips
- Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan or a silicone ice cream tub and wrap it with plastic wrap or place it in an airtight freezer bag. Place the ice cream in the freezer overnight (or at least 12 hours).
Notes
- Food Coloring: You only need 1 teaspoon of green gel food coloring to color this mint chocolate ice cream.
- Make sure that you beat the heavy whipping cream until peaks form. This will be the base of your ice cream and you need it to be able to hold the rest of the ingredients.
- Leave the ice cream in the freezer overnight to ensure it has had time to harden all the way through.
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