Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice-cream

Desserts

Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice-cream

Making this Homemade ice-cream is easier than you think. The frozen treat is so delicious it will make you rethink buying the store bought pint. Ice cream base is a part of this recipe . So you can add any flavour to the ice cream base and  scoop up homemade ice cream of your choice.

Prep
20 min
Cook
— min
Serves
4 people
Total
20 min

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cupWhipping cream
  • 1/4 cup (can be adjusted depending on desired sweetness)Sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 tspVanilla Essence
  • 1/4 cup ( chopped)Mint Leaves
  • 1/2 cupMini Chocolate chips
  • 2-3 dropsGreen food color

Method

  1. Step 1

    In a bowl add  cream and whip it with a hand blender until a firm peak is formed.

  2. Step 2

    Add the condensed milk and whip it once again.

  3. Step 3

    Add vanilla essence and base for the ice-cream is ready.

  4. Step 4

    Keep it in an airtight container and pop it in the refrigerator for a good 3-4 hrs until is set and a little firm but not too firm.

  5. Step 5

    Take the ice cream base out from the refrigerator.

  6. Step 6

    Slightly crush a few chocolate chips. ( gives the ice cream a chocolatey texture as well)

  7. Step 7

    In the ice cream base now add the crushed chocolate chips, whole chocolate chips and chopped mint and mix well with a spatula. ( You may also add a drop of  peppermint extract if you prefer, however I haven't added it to this recipe.)

  8. Step 8

    Add 2-3 drops for green food color and mix it well.

  9. Step 9

    Do not over mix if you want those ripples on the ice cream

  10. Step 10

    Keep the container in the fridge and after a few hours or when the ice cream is firm it is ready to serve.

  11. Step 11

    Scoop it out in a serving bowl and garnish with chocolate chips and sprig of mint.