Description
Cool summer days meet sweet indulgence with Ninja Creami Mint Chocolate Chip, a homemade ice cream that blends refreshing mint with rich chocolate chunks. Creamy, smooth, and packed with flavor, this dessert brings gourmet taste right to your kitchen for pure dessert satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
Sweeteners and Flavors:
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
Extras:
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Gently warm cream cheese in microwave for 10 seconds to soften its texture.
- Whisk cream cheese with sugar and mint extract until achieving a smooth, frosting-like consistency, approximately 1 minute.
- Incorporate heavy cream and milk gradually, stirring consistently to ensure complete sugar dissolution. Add food coloring if desired.
- Transfer mixture into Ninja Creami pint container, ensuring even distribution.
- Seal container securely and place in freezer for a full 24-hour period to completely solidify.
- Remove frozen container and insert directly into Ninja Creami machine.
- Select standard ICE CREAM processing setting to transform frozen mixture into creamy texture.
- Create a centered opening in processed ice cream using machine’s tool or utensil.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly into the central cavity.
- Activate MIX-IN program to integrate chocolate chips thoroughly throughout ice cream.
Notes
- Softening Cream Cheese Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth blending and prevent lumps.
- Mint Extract Intensity Adjust mint extract quantity based on personal preference, starting with less and tasting before adding more.
- Dairy-Free Adaptation Swap heavy cream and milk with coconut cream or almond milk for lactose-intolerant or vegan alternatives.
- Chocolate Chip Variations Use dark, milk, or white chocolate chips depending on flavor preference and dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 306
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 66 mg