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Smooth, rich, creamy Mint Chocolate Chip is my favorite ice cream and this recipe for homemade Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream from Brown Eyed Baker was fabulous. I supposed technically it’s frozen custard because there’s egg yolk in the recipe.
I was searching for a Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream recipe because I wanted to use my new chocolate chipper that my sweet friend Tiffany, Food Finery, gave me for my birthday. Do you scream for ice cream?
I made a couple of small changes to the recipe. I used peppermint extract, a finely chopped chocolate bar instead of chocolate chips, and half and half instead of whole milk, similar to what I use in my favorite strawberry ice cream recipe.
Summer’s right around the corner and is there anything more fun than having homemade ice cream for dessert. Michelle has lots of great ice cream recipes, as well as a post on making ice cream without an ice cream maker if you don’t have one yet. Thanks Michelle for sharing this one.
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Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream and a Sub Zero Giveaway
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream divided
- 1 ½ cups half and half
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract I used vanilla bean paste
- 11/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 3 – 5 drops green food coloring optional
- 3.5 oz dark chocolate bar finely chopped
Instructions
- Warm 1 cup of the heavy cream, half and half, granulated sugar and salt in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks. Slowly pour the warm mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly, then pour mixture back into the saucepan.
- Stir the mixture constantly over medium heat with a heatproof spatula, scraping the bottom as you stir, until the mixture thickens and coats the spatula (if using a thermometer, it should be right around 170°F).
- Pour the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream into the large bowl and set a mesh strainer on top. Pour the custard through the strainer and stir it into the cream.
- Add the vanilla and peppermint extracts and the food coloring (if using), and stir until cool over an ice bath. Chill the mixture thoroughly in the refrigerator (preferably overnight).
- Churn according to your ice cream maker’s directions, adding the chopped chocolate during the last 5 minutes of churning.
Nicole@HeatOvenTo350
I just got an ice cream maker a few weeks ago and I’m in love with making my own ice cream. I haven’t tried a mint chocolate chip one yet, so this one is definitely going on the list. We live near a sub zero, too, and I agree – it’s pretty cool. I love the flavor combinations that you can make.
Jessica
Oh you had me at mint chocolate chip! Love that ice cream and when it starts getting hot outside all I seem to do is make ice cream and sherbets and granitas! I am obsessed! Love you BLOG! I just found it and so glad I did. I will be visiting often. Would love for you to come stop by if you get the chance! XO
jessica
Lisa @ Sweet as Sugar Cookies
Unfortunately, I don’t live anywhere near a Sub-Zero place 🙁 but that ice cream looks totally creamy and good.
Stephanie
I’ve never heard of Sub Zero, but I live just a couple of miles away!
Angie's Recipes
The mint ice cream looks great! I should get my ice machine out and prepare some too! Thanks for sharing it.
Angie
Rice Kernel
I don’t live near one but what an ice cream experience! My husband loves mint chocolate chip but I’ve never been able to nail down the right flavor. I’m eager to give this one a try. Thanks, Barbara!
Michelle @ Brown Eyed Baker
I’m so glad that you liked the ice cream! It’s one of my all-time favorites!
kristy
oh my oh my, this sounds terrific! So irresistible. I’m in ! ha…. Thanks for sharing, Barbara. Hope you’re having a terrific day.
Blessings, Kristy
kim sisto robinson
Dear Barbara,
I wonder why I cannot lose weight!!!!!!!!!!!!
This looks brilliantly brilliant.
xxx Kiss from Mn.
Claire @ Claire K Creations
I’ve never seen a chocolate chipper before but what a great idea! Mint chocolate chip icecream is my very most favourite. I’ve also never thought to use mint chocolate I’ve just sadly turned away from recipes that ask for mint chips cause I don’t know where to find them.
I can’t wait to make this!
Faith
Mint chocolate chip is one of my favorite flavors too…I’m adding this to my list of must-make ice creams this summer! 🙂
Mimi
No sub Zero in my area but I do love homemade ice cream and mint chocolate chip would be fabulous.
Mimi
Bonnie
I love those ice cream bowls. And mint chocolate chip is one of my favorite flavors. Now if it would just warm up outside so we can have more ice cream weather.
Rosa
Mmmhhh, delicious especially if it’s made with Lindt chocolate! ;-P
Cheers,
Rosa
Lyndsey
This looks like I have to make this ice cream…yummy! I like the ice cream bowls they are too cute!
Blond Duck
I’ve always wanted to make ice cream!
Barbara
Congratulations Jenn and Kara! I’ll email you to get your mailing addresses.
Kara Murri
Oo, I live by one!! I love their ice cream.
Also, I’m excited to try your recipe b/c I LOVE mint choc. ice cream!!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel
I don’t live near one but still wanted to comment. I had to come over and read about the ice cream YUM! One of my fav flavors. Wish I had one of those shops nearby though.
Jenn
I live near a Sub Zero store! 🙂