The other night, when I was getting ready to go to sleep, I looked in the mirror to see some bloodshot eyes staring back at me.
No, it wasn't Halloween, it was me. Staying up too late as usual. Well I tried going to sleep, but nothing was working. I was tossing and turning like crazy. So what did I do?
Made ice cream of course! Mint chocolate to be precise, because it's getting closer to christmas. Since I have not made anything halloween themed, I need to make up for that in the weeks leading up to christmas :)
What you'll need:
-2 cups 2% milk
-2 cups coffee cream (18%)
-1 cup white sugar
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-1 teaspoon peppermint extract
-1 cup chocolate chips
+green gel food coloring
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, mix together the milk, cream, sugar, salt, vanilla and peppermint until the sugar is dissolved. Color with a small amount of the food coloring.
2. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's instructions. About 5 minutes before the ice cream is done, add in the chocolate chips. When the ice cream is done, pour into a airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours.
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Delicious mint chocolate ice cream. Love it.
ReplyDeleteMint chocolates are one of my most favourite things so it goes without saying that I'd love this mint chocolate ice cream too. Perfect amount of green food colour too. Can you taste the coffee in it? (I dislike coffee).
ReplyDelete- Lisa.
Sweet 2 Eat Baking
Mmmm....the mint lovers in my family would go nuts for your ice cream! Picture perfect!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to remember that the next time I can't sleep: make ice cream! :) Love the color of this!
ReplyDeleteyou know, i didn't appreciate mint chip ice cream until a few years ago, and now i'm addicted. i think you may be swaying me to get an ice cream maker and start making my own! :)
ReplyDeleteThis was one of my favorite flavors as a kid. This looks like a tasty recipe!
ReplyDeleteOoo..very resfreshing taste. I love mint choc ice cream.
ReplyDeleteAww, I hope you`re getting your rest.
ReplyDeleteThis mint chocolate ice cream looks amazing! It`s definitely my favorite ice cream flavor!
This looks so refreshing!! Mint and chocolate chip does go really well together...
ReplyDeletePerfect ice cream combo :)
ReplyDeleteCheers
Choc Chip Uru
Mint and chocolate is such a great combo! It's nice anytime, although as you point out we're coming into its season. Good job - thanks.
ReplyDeleteHi Cathleen! Paying you a visit back. You have great recipes here. Will explore more soon. I'm excited about home made ice-cream but haven't had the opportunity to try yet. I'm not a fan of mint ice-cream and I guess I can leave out the peppermint extract :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely one of my favorite ice creams! What a great looking scoop of deliciousness!!
ReplyDeleteso you made this in the middle of the night?! if im there, i would wake up and join you in the making!
ReplyDeleteIt is still warm here so this ice cream is perfect while the weather still permits it!
ReplyDeleteAh! Another midnight cook! It is good to know I am not the only person who cooks their way through the odd sleepless night - and what a result! This icecream sounds delicious, Cathleen!
ReplyDeleteNothing like a scoop or three of ice cream to perk you up ! :D Delicious and pretty ice cream , Cathleen ! I don't like mint flavor but I just love the color ! lol
ReplyDeleteMy boyfriend is going to love me forever when I make this for him!! Awesome recipe!
ReplyDeleteA classic flavour that never goes out of style in my house. A favorite always
ReplyDeleteMint chocolate is my favorite ice cream flavor. This is calling my name!
ReplyDeleteErin @ Wholly Delicious Dishes