Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker)

Mint chocolate chip ice cream is one of those flavors everyone loves, and making it at home is easier than you think. This simple ice cream recipe is creamy, fresh, and full of classic mint flavor with just the right amount of chocolate chips. Using a Cuisinart ice cream maker, this chocolate chip mint ice cream comes together smoothly without a lot of effort.

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If you’re looking for homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream recipes that work perfectly in an Cuisinart fast freeze wand ice cream maker, this Cuisinart mint chocolate chip ice cream is a simple, reliable favorite you’ll want to make all summer long.

Why You Will Love This Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

• Creamy Consistency: Thanks to the mix of heavy cream, whole milk, and a bit of softened cream cheese, the ice cream base churns into a rich and creamy texture.
• Refreshing Mint Flavor: Using mint extract (or peppermint extract for a stronger taste) gives that classic, cool flavor everyone loves in mint ice cream.
• Simple Ingredients: No complicated pudding mix or guar gum here. Just a handful of basic ingredients you probably already have.
• Perfect Guilt-Free Option: Use monk fruit as a sugar substitute for a low carb alternative that still tastes indulgent.
• No Need for a Large Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker: While Ninja Creami recipes are trending on TikTok, this version is optimized for your Cuisinart Fast Freeze, and it works like a dream.
• Turn on the ice cream maker, twist the top to choose your dessert, and press down the freeze wand to make homemade ice cream in minutes.
• This Compact Electric Ice Cream Maker includes three removable, dishwasher-safe cups with lids, making it easy to store and freeze multiple flavors.

Ingredients Needed for Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

• 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1/3 cup sugar or monk fruit (as a sugar substitute)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
• 1 teaspoon mint extract (or peppermint extract for a stronger flavor)
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (small pieces are key!)
• Optional: a few drops of green food coloring for that classic mint chip color

Other Options for Substitutions

• If you prefer a dairy-free version, swap whole milk and heavy cream for unsweetened almond milk and coconut milk, but note the texture will be less creamy.
• Want more grams of protein? Blend in a tablespoon of vanilla protein powder to support your protein goals.

How to Make Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream in a Cuisinart

This chocolate chip ice cream recipe comes together quickly and easily in your Cuisinart ice cream maker. Here’s how:

1. Make the Ice Cream Base:
   • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature.
   • Add all ingredients to a small bowl.
   • Whisk until mostly smooth, breaking up any lumps.
   • Pour the mixture into the FastFreeze mixing cup, filling only to the MAX fill line.
2. Chill the Mixture:
   • Place the filled mixing cup in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
   • Chilling the base is required to make the ice cream freeze smoother and creamier.
3. Process the Ice Cream Mixture:
   • Make sure the FastFreeze mixing cup has been frozen for at least 24 hours before using.
   • This recipe is made for the Cuisinart FastFreeze wand-style system, not the traditional bowl and paddle.
   • Process according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Attach the blade base to the mixing cup and plug in the ice cream maker. Twist the top to select your dessert setting, then insert the freeze wand and press down 2–3 times. Remove the wand and check the texture. If the ice cream looks crumbly, process it once more until creamy.
   • When the mixture is thick and creamy, add the mini chocolate chips and attach the wand again and process once.

How This Recipe Became a Favorite in My Kitchen

Growing up, mint chocolate chip was always a flavor my dad brought home from the store. It was that iconic green color and sweet, cool flavor that hooked me. When I got my first Cuisinart ice cream maker, the first thing I attempted was a creamy chocolate chip ice cream recipe that would match my childhood favorite. I wanted the right mint flavor without all the chemicals that are in store-bought ice cream.

My dad was a big ice cream lover. While mint chocolate chip was one of his favorites, butter pecan and a simple delicious vanilla ice cream. In the summer, we also would get a delicious creamy Strawberry Ice cream. (The links above are to my Ninja Creami recipes that are for our favorite ice cream flavors that you can make at home)

It took a few trials, but adding just a tablespoon of cream cheese made a huge difference. It gave the mixture the creamy consistency I loved without the complexity of a traditional bowl ice cream maker. I also experimented with monk fruit to create a perfect guilt-free version I could enjoy more regularly.

Want More Ninja Creami Recipes? You Will Love These

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• Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Oreo Cookie 

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Tools Needed

1. Ninja Creami Ice Cream Machine
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