Mint Chocolate Chip No-Churn Ice Cream
A creamy, refreshing dessert made without an ice cream maker, featuring vibrant mint flavor and dark chocolate swirls. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, pure peppermint extract into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 264 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons pure peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
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Instructions
- Step 1: Chill a large mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Step 2: In the chilled bowl, beat 2 cups cold heavy cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
- Step 3: Add 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk and 2 teaspoons pure peppermint extract, and beat on low speed until combined, about 1 minute.
- Step 4: Gently fold in 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips using a rubber spatula until evenly distributed.
- Step 5: Transfer to a freezer-safe container, smooth the top, and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips.
- Step 6: Freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
- Step 7: Let stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving to soften slightly.








