Imagine diving into a scoop of the most luxurious, velvety mint chocolate chip ice cream—without the hassle of an ice cream machine! This no-churn miracle is about to revolutionize your dessert game, delivering restaurant-quality flavor right from your home kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you'll create a frozen treat so irresistible, it'll have everyone begging for your secret recipe.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Green food coloring
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Chill a large mixing bowl and electric mixer beaters in the freezer for 15 minutes before starting to ensure the cream whips perfectly.
- Pour the heavy cream into the chilled mixing bowl and begin whipping on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Gently fold in the sweetened condensed milk, ensuring you maintain the air and volume of the whipped cream.
- Add peppermint extract and 2-3 drops of green food coloring, stirring carefully to create an even mint green color throughout the mixture.
- Fold in half of the chocolate chips, reserving the remaining half for topping.
- Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips evenly across the surface of the ice cream.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and freeze for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until firm.
- Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to soften slightly for easier scooping.
Tips
- Chill Your Equipment: Freezing your mixing bowl and beaters beforehand ensures the heavy cream whips up perfectly and maintains maximum volume.
- Whip with Precision: Watch your cream closely while whipping. Stop when stiff peaks form to prevent over-beating, which can make the texture grainy.
- Fold Gently: When incorporating condensed milk and chocolate chips, use a gentle folding motion to preserve the air bubbles that create a light, creamy texture.
- Food Coloring Hack: Add food coloring drop by drop to achieve your desired mint green shade without overwhelming the mixture.
- Freezing Strategy: Cover the ice cream tightly to prevent ice crystals from forming. Letting it sit overnight yields the best texture and flavor development.
- Serving Tip: Always let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping to ensure smooth, easy serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Cholesterol: 110mg
