Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

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5 from 3 votes

Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

This Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is so simple to make with a few ingredients and can be made with or without an ice cream machine. It's rich, creamy, and loaded with chocolate and mint flavor.

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Resting Time6

Total Time6 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: mint chocolate ice cream

Servings:

Calories: 218kcal

Author: LaKita Anderson

Equipment

Stand Mixer

Ingredients

2 cups whipping cream
14 ounces (1 can) sweetened condensed milk
½ teaspoon mint extract
3 to 6 drops green food coloring
4 ounces mint chocolate chips or chopped candy

Instructions

Begin the recipe by using a medium-size mixing bowl on a stand mixer. Add in the 2 cups whipping cream and use a mixer on medium speed to begin whipping until stiff peaks form.
Pour in the 14 ounces/1 can sweetened condensed milk and continue mixing at low speed until the mixture begins to thicken.
Add in the ½ teaspoon mint extract and 3 to 6 drops green food coloring and continue mixing until combined. Turn off the mixer and use a spoon to stir in the 4 ounces mint chocolate chips or candy until combined.
Place the ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for 4 to 6 hours. Remove from the freezer to serve in an ice cream cone or bowl. Enjoy!
Store the mint chocolate ice cream in an airtight freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 5 days.

Notes

Make sure that you use the correct ingredients. The ingredient list is short, so you certainly want to make sure that you select the right items.
If making no churn ice cream, whip the heavy whipping cream until peaks form, this will help the ice cream to set and have a creamy texture.
Be careful not to overdo it with the mint extract or drops of green food coloring. A little goes a long way. Try to add in a small amount at a time and taste until you get the right appearance and taste.
If using natural food coloring you may need more drops than stated in the recipe. Use enough to get the shade of green that you prefer.
Keep in mind this is homemade ice cream with more of a soft serve consistency and it will probably melt quicker than machine-made ice cream so plan to serve quickly after removing it from the freezer.

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