Desserts

Chocolate Mint Ice Cream

Makes 10 1/2-cup servings

Chocolate Mint Ice Cream

Makes 10 1/2-cup servings

Crushed chocolate mint candies and rich chocolate ice cream create a refreshing taste sensation.

Calories 397 (63% from fat)

carb. 32g

pro. 2g

fat 26g·

sat. fat 18g

chol. 101mg

sod. 35mg

calc. 47mg

fiber 1g

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream, chilled
  • 1 cup whole milk, chilled
  • ½ cup chocolate syrup
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup crushed chocolate mint candies, such as Andes® (about 15 mints)

Preparation

  1. Combine heavy cream, whole milk, chocolate syrup, sugar and vanilla (not mint candies) in a medium mixing bowl and combine until well blended.
  2. Pour into freezer bowl of a Cuisinart® Automatic Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream and Sorbet Maker.
  3. Turn the machine ON and let mix until mixture thickens, about 20 - 25 minutes. Add crushed chocolate mint candies to ice cream during last 5 - 10 minutes of mixing.
  4. Turn the machine OFF. Transfer to an air tight container and place in freezer until firm, about 2 hours.