Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
If you know much about me, then you know that ice cream is my favorite food — well, at least one of them I do have a few. Let’s just say the ice cream maker I bought about 5 years ago has gotten plenty of good use. I’ve tried many different flavors and have have countless more flavors to go, because the flavor options are endless. Today I’m sharing a recipe I just tried making for the first time, homemade mint ice cream made with fresh mint. This isn’t just mint flavor here, this is made with the real deal. It gives it so much fresh, natural flavor. I did choose to cut back on the fresh mint by half, just because I didn’t want it to taste too earthy, then I replaced the amount I cut back with real mint extract (which has a less leafy flavor). This mint chip ice cream recipe is definitely going to stay in my recipe book. It is amazing, to say the least. The chocolate and mint combination is a classic and this ice cream proves just how well the two ingredients were meant to be together. You just can’t go wrong with an ice cream recipe like this. Enjoy!
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Ingredients
This mint chocolate ice cream calls for ingredients that you likely have in your pantry already. Here’s what you’ll need to make homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream:
Whole milk Heavy cream Fresh mint leaves Granulated sugar Light corn syrup Egg yolks Mint extract Green and blue food coloring (optional) Chopped bittersweet chocolate
How to Make Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Can I Omit the Fresh Mint Leaves?
If you don’t have fresh mint leaves on hand, you can probably flavor this mint chocolate ice cream with just mint extract. I can’t say for sure exactly how much extract you’ll need to use.
Can I Use Low-Fat Milk Instead of Whole?
No, you need both the heavy cream and the whole milk to achieve the right consistency.
Tips for Making Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Add 1/4 tsp mint extract at a time to reach desired taste. If you add too much, your ice cream will wind up tasting like toothpaste. I prefer this ice cream slightly soft for optimal texture. If you freeze it thoroughly, I recommend letting it rest at room temperature for a bit to soften. I like it the consistency of gelato. I used chopped bittersweet chocolate in this mint ice cream, but you can use mini chocolate chips instead if desired.
More Easy Ice Cream Recipes to Try!
Vanilla Ice Cream Salted Caramel Ice Cream Cannoli Ice Cream Fried Ice Cream Chocolate Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
