Mint chocolate chip is a favorite ice cream flavor in our family. Learn the best recipe for making this sweet treat. We even included a dairy free option!
Prep Time35mins
Cook Time0mins
Resting Time3hrs
Total Time3hrs35mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 464kcal
Author: Chrystal Johnson
Equipment
Ice cream maker
Ingredients
2cupswhole milk
2cupsheavy whipping cream
1cupgranulated sugar
½teaspoonsea salt
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1teaspoonpeppermint extract
⅔cupminiature semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Whisk together the milk, cream, sugar, salt, vanilla extract and peppermint essential oil in a large mixing bowl until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Refrigerate the mixture for around 2 hours to ensure it's cold.
Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker, and allow it to churn for about 20 minutes.
Pour the chocolate chips into the ice cream maker and allow it to churn for another 5-10 minutes.
Transfer the ice cream to a freezer safe dish (I use these glass storage containers and freeze for at least one hour or longer before serving (unless you prefer a soft serve texture).