Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Designed to mimic store-bought varieties of Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, this flavor captures the timeless combination of refreshingly cool mint and indulgent chocolate chunks with that vivid green hue we all know and love.

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

I spent a good bit of time trying to capture the exact experience of store-bought varieties with this mint chocolate chip ice cream recipe. I am happy to report that this version absolutely nails it.

The thin chocolate drizzle creates flakes of chocolate throughout the ice cream, similar to the melt-in-your-mouth classic. You can substitute mini chocolate chips, but the texture will be different as they do not melt the same way.

If you’re looking for an even more minty flavor that uses fresh mint, I recommend playing with this Mint Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream. It reminds me of a dressed-up version of the Andes mints that come with the check at a certain restaurant.

Mint Chocolate Chip

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Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:

• heavy cream and whole milk
• sugar and salt
• vanilla and peppermint extracts
• coconut oil
• semi-sweet chocolate chips
• green food coloring (optional)

The most popular question I get is whether it’s possible to make ice cream without a machine. The answer is YES. You can make ice cream without a machine. Find the full directions here!

Combine the cream, milk, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and green food coloring (if desired) in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.

Pour the mixture into the ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. While the ice cream is churning, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small glass bowl.

Microwave the chips and oil for 1 minute. Remove from the microwave and stir until smooth. If needed, heat for an additional 20-30 seconds. Stir until smooth. Let cool a bit at room temperature while the ice cream finishes churning.

When the ice cream finishes churning, transfer about a quarter of the ice cream to an airtight container and drizzle the cooled chocolate in thin lines over the ice cream. Continue scooping portions of the ice cream into the container and repeat the drizzle for each layer. Freeze until firm and ready to serve.

Mint Chip Ice Cream

Interested in more flavors like this mint chip ice cream?

Pineapple, mint, coconut, and lime are combined to create this Pineapple Mint Gelato. It is a refreshingly light and not too sweet frozen treat – as if your favorite mojito married itself to a bowl of ice cream.

Peppermint Mocha Ice Cream is a great way to enjoy your favorite Christmas flavors in a cold and creamy bowl of ice cream. And, I’m drooling over this Mint Chocolate Chip Frappe.

Frozen chocolate and peppermint goodness drizzled with extra chocolate was a deliciously cold treat on a hot summer day with this Frozen Mint Chocolate Milk. 

Homemade Peppermint Ice Cream is some of the creamiest ice cream I have ever made and for the record, it is worlds away from the mint-flavored ice creams you can find in a store.

Creamy Candy Cane Ice Cream sprinkled throughout with candy cane pieces is perfect with a brownie or topped with chocolate.