Description
This classic Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream recipe delivers a rich and creamy homemade treat with refreshing peppermint flavor and delightful mini chocolate chips. Made from a custard base with whole milk, cream, and eggs, it provides a smooth texture and irresistible taste, perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 1-3/4 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- Pinch salt
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4 drops green food coloring (optional)
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Heat Milk: In a small saucepan, heat the milk to 175°F. Whisk in the sugar and salt until completely dissolved.
- Temper Eggs: Gradually whisk a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the lightly beaten eggs to temper them. Then pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk, whisking constantly.
- Cook Custard: Cook over low heat while whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a metal spoon, reaching at least 160°F, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove immediately from heat to prevent scrambling.
- Cool Custard: Pour the custard into a bowl set over a larger bowl filled with ice water. Stir continuously for about 2 minutes to cool it down. For a silky texture, strain the custard through a fine mesh sieve to remove any cooked egg bits.
- Add Flavors: Stir in the heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and green food coloring if using. Cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent skin formation, then refrigerate for several hours or overnight to chill and mature the flavors.
- Churn Ice Cream: Gently fold the miniature chocolate chips into the chilled custard base. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker’s freezer bowl until it’s about two-thirds full. Churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until the ice cream is thick and creamy. Keep any remaining custard refrigerated until ready to churn.
- Freeze: Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 2 to 4 hours to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Store this mint chocolate chip ice cream in your freezer to have a refreshing sweet treat anytime.
- Offering this homemade ice cream to guests is sure to impress with its rich flavor and smooth texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 243
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 56mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
