Description
A delightful homemade treat blending cool mint flavor with rich chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream and whole milk, stirring until steaming but not boiling.
- Remove from heat, add fresh mint leaves, cover, and steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain out the mint leaves, return the mixture to low heat, add sugar and vanilla, stirring until dissolved.
- Let the mixture cool at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions until soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for about 4 hours or until firm.
Notes
For enhanced mint flavor, consider adding peppermint extract after cooling. Optional mix-ins include crushed Oreos or a sprinkle of sea salt.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg