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25 Creamy Mint Ice Cream That Brings Cool Refreshment

January 1, 2026 by Madison Leigh Leave a Comment

Mint ice cream is cool, creamy, and instantly refreshing. From classic mint chip to fun twists with chocolate, cookies, and herbs, these recipes are perfect for warm days or anytime you want a clean, fresh-tasting dessert. Each option is simple to make and easy to enjoy at home.


1. Classic Mint Chip Ice Cream

A timeless favorite with clean mint flavor and crisp chocolate bites.

Ingredients

  • Heavy cream – 2 cups
  • Whole milk – 1 cup
  • Sugar – ¾ cup
  • Peppermint extract – 1 tsp
  • Chocolate chips – ¾ cup

Instructions

  1. Whisk cream, milk, sugar, and extract until sugar dissolves.
  2. Chill mixture in fridge for 1 hour.
  3. Churn in ice cream maker for 20–25 minutes.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Freeze at −18°C (0°F) for 2 hours before scooping.

How to Serve It
Serve plain or with extra chocolate chips on top.


2. Fresh Mint Ice Cream

Fresh leaves give this version a garden-bright taste.

Ingredients

  • Heavy cream – 2 cups
  • Whole milk – 1 cup
  • Sugar – ¾ cup
  • Fresh mint leaves – 1 packed cup

Instructions

  1. Heat milk with mint leaves until steaming, then cool.
  2. Strain out leaves.
  3. Whisk with cream and sugar.
  4. Chill 1 hour, churn 25 minutes.
  5. Freeze at −18°C for 2 hours.

3. Mint Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream

Big chocolate pieces add extra crunch.

Ingredients

  • Cream – 2 cups
  • Milk – 1 cup
  • Sugar – ¾ cup
  • Mint extract – 1 tsp
  • Chopped dark chocolate – 1 cup

Instructions

  1. Mix base ingredients.
  2. Chill 1 hour.
  3. Churn 25 minutes.
  4. Add chocolate chunks in last 5 minutes.
  5. Freeze 2 hours at −18°C.

4. No-Churn Mint Ice Cream

No machine required.

Ingredients

  • Heavy cream – 2 cups
  • Sweetened condensed milk – 1 can (395 g)
  • Mint extract – 1 tsp
  • Chocolate chips – ¾ cup

Instructions

  1. Whip cream to soft peaks.
  2. Fold in condensed milk and extract.
  3. Stir in chips.
  4. Freeze at −18°C for 6 hours.

5. Mint Oreo Ice Cream

Cool mint meets crunchy cookies.

Ingredients

  • Cream – 2 cups
  • Milk – 1 cup
  • Sugar – ¾ cup
  • Mint extract – 1 tsp
  • Crushed chocolate cookies – 1 cup

Instructions

  1. Prepare base and chill.
  2. Churn 25 minutes.
  3. Fold in cookies.
  4. Freeze 2 hours at −18°C.

6. Vegan Mint Ice Cream

Creamy without dairy.

Ingredients

  • Coconut milk – 2 cans (400 ml each)
  • Sugar – ¾ cup
  • Mint extract – 1 tsp

Instructions

  1. Whisk all ingredients.
  2. Chill 1 hour.
  3. Churn 25 minutes.
  4. Freeze 2–3 hours at −18°C.

7. Mint Chip Gelato

Lower fat with rich texture.

Ingredients

  • Whole milk – 2 cups
  • Cream – 1 cup
  • Sugar – ¾ cup
  • Mint extract – 1 tsp
  • Chocolate shavings – ½ cup

Instructions

  1. Heat milk and sugar until dissolved; cool.
  2. Add cream and extract.
  3. Churn 20 minutes.
  4. Fold in chocolate.
  5. Freeze 1–2 hours.

8. White Chocolate Mint Ice Cream

Sweet and smooth flavor pairing.

Ingredients

  • Cream – 2 cups
  • Milk – 1 cup
  • Sugar – ¾ cup
  • Mint extract – 1 tsp
  • White chocolate chunks – ¾ cup

Instructions

  1. Mix base ingredients.
  2. Chill and churn 25 minutes.
  3. Add chocolate.
  4. Freeze 2 hours.

9. Mint Brownie Ice Cream

Soft brownie bites add texture.

Ingredients

  • Cream – 2 cups
  • Milk – 1 cup
  • Sugar – ¾ cup
  • Mint extract – 1 tsp
  • Brownie cubes – 1 cup

Instructions

  1. Prepare and chill base.
  2. Churn 25 minutes.
  3. Fold in brownies.
  4. Freeze 2 hours.

10. Mint Ice Cream Sandwich Filling

Perfect for frozen treats.

Ingredients

  • Cream – 2 cups
  • Milk – 1 cup
  • Sugar – ¾ cup
  • Mint extract – 1 tsp

Instructions

  1. Churn base for 20 minutes.
  2. Spread between cookies.
  3. Freeze 3 hours at −18°C.

11. Mint Chocolate Swirl Ice Cream

Chocolate swirls throughout.

Ingredients

  • Cream – 2 cups
  • Milk – 1 cup
  • Sugar – ¾ cup
  • Mint extract – 1 tsp
  • Melted chocolate – ½ cup

Instructions

  1. Churn mint base 20 minutes.
  2. Drizzle chocolate while churning.
  3. Freeze 2 hours.

12. Mint Pistachio Ice Cream

Nutty and refreshing.

Ingredients

  • Cream – 2 cups
  • Milk – 1 cup
  • Sugar – ¾ cup
  • Mint extract – ½ tsp
  • Pistachios, chopped – ¾ cup

Instructions

  1. Churn base 25 minutes.
  2. Add pistachios.
  3. Freeze 2 hours.

13. Mint Yogurt Ice Cream

Tangy and cool.

Ingredients

  • Greek yogurt – 2 cups
  • Cream – 1 cup
  • Sugar – ½ cup
  • Mint extract – 1 tsp

Instructions

  1. Mix ingredients.
  2. Churn 20 minutes.
  3. Freeze 2 hours.

14. Mint Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream

Extra chocolate richness.

Ingredients

  • Cream – 2 cups
  • Milk – 1 cup
  • Sugar – ¾ cup
  • Mint extract – 1 tsp
  • Chocolate fudge sauce – ½ cup

Instructions

  1. Churn mint base 20 minutes.
  2. Fold in fudge.
  3. Freeze 2 hours.

15. Mint Coconut Ice Cream

Light tropical note.

Ingredients

  • Coconut cream – 2 cups
  • Sugar – ¾ cup
  • Mint extract – 1 tsp

Instructions

  1. Whisk ingredients.
  2. Churn 25 minutes.
  3. Freeze 2 hours.

16. Mint Latte Ice Cream

Cool mint with gentle coffee flavor.

Ingredients

  • Cream – 2 cups
  • Milk – 1 cup
  • Sugar – ¾ cup
  • Mint extract – ½ tsp
  • Instant coffee – 1 tsp

Instructions

  1. Dissolve coffee in milk.
  2. Add remaining ingredients.
  3. Churn 25 minutes.
  4. Freeze 2 hours.

17. Mint Marshmallow Ice Cream

Soft, sweet contrast.

Ingredients

  • Cream – 2 cups
  • Milk – 1 cup
  • Sugar – ¾ cup
  • Mint extract – 1 tsp
  • Marshmallow fluff – ½ cup

Instructions

  1. Churn mint base 20 minutes.
  2. Swirl in fluff.
  3. Freeze 2 hours.

18. Mint Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

Rich cocoa bite.

Ingredients

  • Cream – 2 cups
  • Milk – 1 cup
  • Sugar – ¾ cup
  • Mint extract – 1 tsp
  • Dark chocolate chunks – 1 cup

Instructions

  1. Churn base 25 minutes.
  2. Add chocolate.
  3. Freeze 2 hours.

19. Mint Chip Frozen Custard

Silky and smooth texture.

Ingredients

  • Cream – 2 cups
  • Milk – 1 cup
  • Sugar – ¾ cup
  • Egg yolks – 3
  • Mint extract – 1 tsp

Instructions

  1. Heat milk and sugar.
  2. Temper yolks and cook until thickened.
  3. Cool, add cream and extract.
  4. Churn 20 minutes.
  5. Freeze 2 hours.

20. Mint Honey Ice Cream

Gentle sweetness.

Ingredients

  • Cream – 2 cups
  • Milk – 1 cup
  • Honey – ½ cup
  • Mint extract – 1 tsp

Instructions

  1. Whisk all ingredients.
  2. Chill 1 hour.
  3. Churn 25 minutes.
  4. Freeze 2 hours.

21. Mint Banana Ice Cream

Naturally sweet and creamy.

Ingredients

  • Frozen bananas – 4
  • Cream – ½ cup
  • Mint extract – ½ tsp

Instructions

  1. Blend until smooth.
  2. Freeze 2 hours at −18°C.

22. Mint Chip Protein Ice Cream

A lighter option.

Ingredients

  • Greek yogurt – 2 cups
  • Protein powder – 1 scoop
  • Mint extract – 1 tsp
  • Chocolate chips – ½ cup

Instructions

  1. Blend ingredients.
  2. Freeze 3 hours, stirring once.

23. Mint Cheesecake Ice Cream

Creamy with dessert vibes.

Ingredients

  • Cream – 2 cups
  • Milk – 1 cup
  • Sugar – ¾ cup
  • Mint extract – 1 tsp
  • Cheesecake cubes – 1 cup

Instructions

  1. Churn base 25 minutes.
  2. Fold in cheesecake.
  3. Freeze 2 hours.

24. Mint Cookie Dough Ice Cream

Soft dough bites throughout.

Ingredients

  • Cream – 2 cups
  • Milk – 1 cup
  • Sugar – ¾ cup
  • Mint extract – 1 tsp
  • Cookie dough – 1 cup

Instructions

  1. Churn base 25 minutes.
  2. Add dough pieces.
  3. Freeze 2 hours.

25. Double Mint Chip Ice Cream

Extra mint flavor with more crunch.

Ingredients

  • Cream – 2 cups
  • Milk – 1 cup
  • Sugar – ¾ cup
  • Mint extract – 1½ tsp
  • Chocolate chips – 1 cup

Instructions

  1. Whisk base ingredients.
  2. Chill 1 hour.
  3. Churn 25 minutes.
  4. Fold in chips.
  5. Freeze 2 hours.

Conclusion

These creamy mint ice cream recipes are perfect for cooling off and sharing with friends or family. Save your favorites, try a new twist each time, and enjoy how simple ingredients turn into refreshing homemade treats worth repeating.

Madison Leigh

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