This no churn mint chocolate chip ice cream is an easy homemade dessert made with just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of hands-on prep. You do not need an ice cream maker, special equipment, or a complicated custard base to enjoy a creamy, minty bowl of chocolate chip ice cream at home. If you love the cool flavor of mint paired with sweet chocolate chips, this recipe is a simple way to make a freezer-ready treat the whole family can enjoy.
No Churn Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Mint chocolate chip is one of those classic ice cream flavors people tend to feel strongly about. In our house, it is a favorite. During warm-weather trips to the ice cream stand, several of the kids usually choose two scoops of mint chocolate chip, whether it is served in a cone or a dish. The refreshing mint flavor and little bites of chocolate make it a perfect summer dessert, but it is just as good any time you want a sweet frozen treat.
Making ice cream at home is much easier than many people expect. Since this is a no churn ice cream recipe, the mixture comes together quickly in one bowl before being poured into a loaf pan and frozen until firm. There is no need to watch for a sale at the grocery store or buy a carton when you can make a rich and creamy batch using ingredients you may already keep on hand.
The ingredient list for this homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream is short and straightforward. You need heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, mint extract, and semisweet chocolate chips. Green food coloring is optional, but it gives the ice cream that familiar mint chip color many people expect. The flavor will still come from the mint extract, so the coloring can be added or skipped depending on your preference.
This recipe works well because the sweetened condensed milk adds sweetness and body, while the whipped heavy cream gives the ice cream its light, creamy texture. Once the chocolate chips are folded in, the mixture is spread into a loaf pan, covered, and frozen. After several hours, it scoops into a smooth, minty dessert with plenty of chocolate in every bite.
INGREDIENTS
2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
1 tsp Mint Extract
Green Food Coloring
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, whisk the sweetened condensed milk, mint extract, and green food coloring until evenly combined.
Add the heavy whipping cream and whisk on high speed until soft peaks form.
Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, then spread the mixture into a loaf pan.
Cover the pan with foil and freeze for 6 hours, or until the ice cream is firm.
A sturdy ice cream scoop is helpful when serving homemade frozen desserts, especially after the ice cream has had time to firm up in the freezer. Letting the pan sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping can also make serving easier without changing the creamy texture of the ice cream.
No Churn Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
This easy no churn mint chocolate chip ice cream is creamy, refreshing, and filled with semisweet chocolate chips. It is made without an ice cream maker and freezes into a simple homemade dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 tsp Mint Extract
- Green Food Coloring
Instructions
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In a large bowl, whisk the sweetened condensed milk, mint extract, and green food coloring until smooth and evenly blended.
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Add the heavy whipping cream and whisk on high speed until soft peaks form.
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Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, then spread the ice cream mixture into a loaf pan.
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Cover the loaf pan with foil and freeze for 6 hours, or until the ice cream is firm enough to scoop.