How to Make Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream {with Essential Oils}

"I have never tasted ice cream.

Diana tried to explain what it was like,

but I guess ice cream is one of those things that are beyond imagination."

~ L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

This mint chocolate chip ice cream is tied for first place in the world of ice cream for our family (I will share our other favorite flavor on another day). It is so deliciously refreshing that it makes the perfect summer splurge! Allow me to share and keep in mind that good quality ingredients are essential.

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

• 2 large eggs (make sure they are fresh)
• ¾ cup of sugar (we used organic)
• 2 cups of heavy cream (or whipping cream)
• 1 cup of milk (we prefer raw)
• 3-4 drops of peppermint essential oil (we use doTERRA since it is safe to consume and not all essential oils are) (or you may also use 2 tsp. peppermint extract)
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or 1/2 cup chopped semi-sweet/dark chocolate bar or 1/2 cup chopped mint dark chocolate bar (which is what we used) or 1/2 cup chopped Andes mints

Whisk eggs in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, add in the sugar, a little at a time until completely blended in. Whisk another minute and add in your cream and milk. Stir these ingredients together until completely blended in (if you are using mint extract instead of the essential oils then now is the time to add it-- if using the essential oil, continue reading). Transfer mixture to your ice cream maker and prepare according to manufacturers directions. Half way through the ice cream making process, very carefully add your peppermint essential oil (you only need about 3-4 drops per quart, according to taste). During the last five minutes of ice cream making, add in your chocolate of choice.

Yield: This makes approx. 1 quart of ice cream. You can safely double the recipe if you are using a 2 quart ice cream maker. In fact, I always recommend it!

"And we had ice cream.

Words fail me to described that ice cream.

Marilla, I assure you it was sublime."

~ L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

Our printable recipe is shared HERE for your recipe book. Simply download from the link shared, save and print. You may also be interested in our Favorite {No Cook, Raw} Vanilla Ice Cream ~ 4 Variations Recipe.

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