Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream with Andes Mints-because you can never have too much mint and chocolate!!
I’ve owned my ice cream maker for at least 10 years. I go through spurts of making ice cream, My maker actually sat in the back of the storage room for 3 summers in a row at one point.
Sometimes it’s just easier to pick up a gallon of ice cream at the store. And I do keep a gallon of the cheap vanilla ice cream in the freezer. It’s great for emergencies, like when you need a milkshake now! And since I almost always add something to my milkshakes, it’s ok that it’s not top shelf ice cream.
That said, there is nothing better in this world than homemade ice cream. Knowing the ingredients that go in. Sugar, Milk, Whipping cream, some flavor, some chocolate…good stuff. And only the good stuff.
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream has always been my favorite flavor. And I always loved the green version. It just looked minty-er. Food coloring is optional but don’t skimp on the Andes Candy. Those chocolate mint candies just put this ice cream over the top.
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Mint Chocolate Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/2n teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped Andes mints
- 2-3 drops green food coloring-optional
Instructions
- In medium saucepan, scald milk until bubbles start to form. Remove from heat, stir in sugar and salt. Continue stirring until dissolved. Add in Mint extract and whipping cream.
- Refrigerate mixture until completely cooled, about 45 minutes.
- Pour mixture into Ice cream maker. Continue per manufacturer's directions.
- About 10-15 minutes before ice cream is done, add in chocolate chips and Andes Candy pieces.
Notes
recipe source ChocolateChocolateandmore.com
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Tanya Schroeder says
Joan, I love my ice cream maker!! My daughter just asked me if I could make mint chocolate chip! I cannot wait to try your recipe!
Joan Hayes says
Thanks Tanya, yes, if your daughter has requested, you must provide, lol. At least that’s what my kids think and most times I’m happy to oblige. Have a great weekend!
Kalamity Kelli says
I LOVE Andes mint! I bet this is fabulous!
Joan Hayes says
Oh Kelli, it is! Go get a box of Andes and make some!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Now that I’ve discovered you don’t have to deal with egg separating nonsense to make good ice cream, I have to make more. Andes candies takes standard mint chocolate chip to a whole new level!!
Joan Hayes says
Brianne, I love a good custard based ice cream but just milk, cream and sugar takes it back to basics! And the Andes, well, they’re ANDES! lol
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
This is Michael’s faaavorite-and I’m a fan too. I love Andes mints so that just makes it even better!
Jocelyn@BruCrew Life says
Mmm, what’s not to love about this chocolate mint ice cream! Delish!!
Jen @ Jen's Favorite Cookies says
Mint chocolate ice cream is my favorite!
Raquel @ Organized Island says
You are right Joan! Nothing like homemade ice cream. I have an unsused maker sitting in my cabinet. I need to bring it out an use it. These look delish!