{"id":8695,"date":"2026-07-09T12:39:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T16:39:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.somethingswanky.com\/?p=8695"},"modified":"2026-07-09T12:39:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T16:39:58","slug":"baskin-robbins-mint-chocolate-chip-copycat-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.somethingswanky.com\/baskin-robbins-mint-chocolate-chip-copycat-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe: Easy Homemade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It’s Ice Cream Week on Something Swanky and Crazy for Crust<\/a>!*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click the links above to see all of our fun ice cream recipes from this week.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

***Originally posted in July 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n\"Baskin<\/a>\n\n\n\n

Okay you guys, I am SO excited to share this homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream recipe with you today \u2014 because it is truly one of the best mint chocolate chip ice cream situations I have ever made in my own kitchen. Like, I literally can’t even. My husband has a short list of husband’s favorite ice cream flavors and mint chocolate chip is absolutely at the top. He is obsessed. And honestly? After making this, I totally get it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve mentioned before<\/strong><\/a> that my husband isn’t a big fan of mix-in type ice cream places (like Coldstone). He’ll eat there if I make him go (I mean, it is<\/em> ice cream, after all). But then, as we’re driving past the Baskin Robbins on our way home, he’ll heave a not-so-subtle sigh and gaze longingly at the rear-view mirror. That’s when I knew I had to figure out how to make delicious mint chocolate chip ice cream at home \u2014 and let me tell you, we have come a long way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\"Baskin<\/a>\n\n\n\n

Why This Is the Best Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Can we talk about what makes this the best homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream recipe? It starts with a rich egg custard base \u2014 we’re talking egg yolks, heavy cream, whole milk, and a sugar mixture cooked over medium heat until thick and dreamy. That custard base is what separates a truly great cold ice cream from regular mint ice cream you’d grab at grocery stores. We strain it through a fine mesh strainer, chill it completely, and then let the ice cream machine do its thing. The end result is so creamy and indulgent \u2014 be still my heart!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the mint flavor, I use a combination of peppermint extract and vanilla extract, which gives you that perfect sweet vanilla-infused ice cream base with just enough minty freshness. If you really love peppermint, you can bump up the peppermint extract just a touch \u2014 but trust me, you don’t need crazy amounts of mint to get a gorgeous flavor. A little goes a long way! A drop or two of green food coloring gives you that pretty little green color we all associate with fresh mint ice cream. So good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\"Baskin<\/a>\n\n\n\n

The Secret: Chocolate Chunks Instead of Chips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Okay, here’s my favorite thing about this whole recipe \u2014 the chocolate! Instead of just tossing in dark chocolate chips, we’re doing it Baskin Robbins-style. Just like the Stracciatella<\/strong><\/a> I mentioned before, you pour melted chocolate \u2014 basically Homemade Magic Shell<\/strong><\/a> made with a chocolate bar and a little coconut oil \u2014 directly into the ice cream machine during the last five minutes of churning. It shatters into the most gorgeous thin chocolate chunks and ribbons. That little crispy bite of chocolate in every single scoop? I am obsessed. It takes this easy ice cream recipe to a whole new level \u2014 way better than your favorite ice cream shop, honestly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Making This Easy Ice Cream Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is truly one of the most foolproof dessert recipes I’ve ever made \u2014 and I’ve made a lot of them! Here are a few things to keep in mind. First, the model of ice cream maker you use matters a little. I use a Cuisinart ICE-21, which is a basic model without a built-in compressor \u2014 it’s an ice-cream machine that requires a pre-frozen bowl. It’s around $49, super easy to use, and makes incredible ice cream in 20\u201330 minutes. Not quite a manual crank ice cream maker, not quite a restaurant kitchen setup \u2014 just a simple ice cream freezer that works perfectly for home baking. Also a good idea: make sure your custard base is fully chilled before you churn ice cream, or it won’t set properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you churn the ice cream mixture, transfer it to a loaf pan (or a rinsed-out pan works great too!) and freeze until firm. This recipe uses just a handful of ingredients \u2014 nothing weird, all things you probably have or can easily find. No sweetened condensed milk, no cream cheese, no whipped cream shortcuts here \u2014 just real egg custards, heavy cream, and simple ingredients. It’s not a no-churn situation, but it is absolutely worth the extra step! And if you love easy recipes like this, you’ll definitely want to check out these caramel brownies<\/a> or these chocolate bread pudding<\/a> recipes for more dreamy dessert inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mint Varieties and Flavor Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One thing I get asked about a lot is whether you can use real mint \u2014 like actual fresh mint leaves \u2014 instead of extract. You absolutely can steep fresh mint in your hot liquid to get a more subtle, slightly different flavor than extract gives you. There are lots of mint varieties out there, and fresh mint ice cream made that way is gorgeous. But for a truly punchy mint chip ice cream flavor that reminds you of your favorite ice cream shop, the combination of peppermint extract plus a tiny bit of vanilla extract is really the best flavor approach. It keeps things simple and the results taste like the best mint oreo ice cream or classic mint chip ice cream you’ve ever had \u2014 honestly better than coffee ice cream (and I love coffee ice cream, so that’s saying something!). See the recipe card below for the full details, and go make this immediately. You have to make this! \ud83c\udf66\ud83d\udc9a<\/p>\n\n\n\n\"Homemade<\/a>\n\n\n\n

Homemade Magic Shell<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\"50+<\/a>\n\n\n\n

50+ Mint Chocolate Recipes<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\"Grasshopper<\/a>\n\n\n\n

Grasshopper Poke Cake<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n

Craving more? Try our Ice Cream in a Bag Recipe<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n