Easy Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

 

We all know that ice cream is a summertime favorite, but it's also the perfect sweet treat for any time of year. This recipe for Easy Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream can be whipped up in under an hour and will taste like you spent hours making it when in reality it only takes minutes to make! It's guaranteed to please everyone at your next party or family gathering with its refreshing mint flavor and chocolaty goodness. Get ready to cool off this summer with this easy and delicious dessert!

prep:15 mins

additional:2 hrs 30 mins

total:2 hrs 45 mins

Servings:8

Yield:2 quarts 

 

 

Ingredients: 

2 cups 2% milk 

2 cups heavy cream 

1 cup sugar 

½ teaspoon salt 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1 teaspoon peppermint extract3 drops green food coloring (Optional)

 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 

 

Directions: 

1-In a large bowl, stir together the milk, cream, sugar, salt, vanilla extract and peppermint extract until the sugar has dissolved. Color to your liking with the green food coloring.

2-Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. After about 10 minutes into the freezing, add the chocolate chips. After the ice cream has thickened, about 30 minutes later, spoon into a container, and freeze for 2 hours.

 

Nutrition Info: 

Per Serving:

439 calories; protein 4.1g; carbohydrates 43.2g; fat 29.7g; cholesterol 86.4mg; sodium 195.4mg.