This refreshing, sweet, and rich mint chocolate chip ice cream is loaded with flavor and will surely become your go-to summer dessert!
I think it goes without saying that it’s unreasonably hot outside.
And rather than going the whole summer without a healthy treat to help you cool off, I’m here to arm you with a recipe that you’ll be making again and again. Plus, since you’re making it from scratch, it’s already way healthier than storebought ice cream.
By now, you all should know that I am quite *obsessed* with chocolate. Honestly, I don’t think I can live without it. It’s why I get out of bed in the morning. So I wasn’t going to miss a chance to add chocolate to a sweet, refreshing summer treat!
And thus, this oh-so delicious mint chocolate chip ice cream was born.
I could probably eat my weight in this ice cream. I mean—dreamy, minty, delectable ice cream AND you can make as much as you want—I think I’m in heaven.
I don’t have to tell you that kids love ice cream. This is common knowledge, yes? SO, when you want 30 minutes-1 hour to yourself, just send the littles outside with some of this ice cream and a few water guns.
I know, I know, I’m a genius.
But of course if you’ve had a busy, stressful day at work and you wanna wind down with a nice big bowl of this mint chocolate chip ice cream and binge watch your favorite your favorite reality TV show or soap opera…
…be my guest.
I guarantee you guys will l-o-v-e this ice cream. And just because it isn’t bright green doesn’t mean there isn’t a world of minty flavor packed in every bite!
Here’s the recipe:
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 10-15 drops peppermint essential oil
- 4 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
- Combine milk and eggs in a large saucepan and whisk. Add in sugar and vanilla extract, and cook over medium-low heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture has slightly thickened and has reached 170° F.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool. Stir in cream and peppermint essential oil.
- Pour mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl. Add in the chocolate chunks and cover the bowl with plastic wrap to prevent skin from forming. Refrigerate for 3 hours (or up to 12 hours).
- Freeze mixture in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. To finish freezing, put mixture into a dish (I used a bread pan), cover with plastic wrap, and allow to harden in the freezer at least 1 hour before serving.
Recipe adapted from The Kitchn
Oh and by the way, the ice cream maker I use is the Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2-Quart Automatic Ice Cream Maker.
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Mint chocolate chip has always been my favorite!
I love mint chocolate chip ice cream. Now I just have to get my hands on an ice cream maker. Thank you for sharing.
Mint chocolate chip is my favorite ice cream flavor! I really lover Breyers beause it has those bits of vanilla bean and it is not that obnoxious green color! Thanks for a great recipe!
That looks so good! I’m definitely going to try making ice cream this summer! Pinned so I can try it!
My favorite is Pralines and Cream with chocolate or carob chips!
That ice cream looks so incredible. It’s like a perfect scoop I’d expect to receive at a fancy restaurant!! I’d love to enter but I’m in Aus
Actually, I’m entering anyway – I presume I can give it to a friend in the US 
PS My fave flavour is CHOC MINT and SALTED CARAMEL! (Couldn’t choose one!)
Awesome giveaway Margaret Anne! I’ve always wanted to try baking with peppermint oil instead of extract. I bet it’s fantastic in this ice cream! So perfect for summer!
Love that you used peppermint essential oil. I bet it tastes amazing! My favorite ice cream flavor is caramel cookie crunch.
Pinning your recipe to try later.
Salted Caramel for ever and ever Amen !
I love my peppermint do terra oil–what a great way to use this!!
My favorite ice cream is coffee.
I love that you used essential oil in this recipe….looks delicious!
My favorite ice cream has always been Pralines & Cream!
Mint chocolate chip because it is so refreshing and sweet.