Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. This creamy, vibrant green treat combines fresh mint leaves and rich chocolate chips for a perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for hot summer days or festive gatherings, this ice cream is sure to impress your family and friends with its luscious texture and delightful taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine fresh mint leaves, sugar, and whole milk. Heat over medium until warm, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and steep for 30 minutes. Strain out and discard mint leaves.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream and vanilla extract. Gradually add the cooled milk mixture, stirring until combined.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until soft-serve consistency is achieved.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips, then transfer to an airtight container and freeze for about 4 hours or until firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg