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I grew up in a kitchen that never slept. My mom worked long shifts, but she always came home to cook—fast, warm, comforting meals. And ice cream? That was our reward. We didn’t always have the green-dyed kind, but we loved anything minty and cold.
Now, I make this white mint chocolate chip ice cream as a cleaner version of that memory. It’s refreshing, dye-free, and filled with the same flavor we grew up loving—just smoother, brighter, and homemade. No artificial green, no guilt. Just real cream, real mint, and crisp chocolate in every scoop.
It’s one of those desserts that tastes like summer but calms like snow. And the best part? It’s easy enough for a weeknight and special enough for company—like our Lazy Cat Cake or Cosmic Brownie Protein Bites, it keeps joy in your kitchen without extra work.
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White Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream – No Dye, Just Pure Flavor
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This white mint chocolate chip ice cream started with a craving—and a little rebellion. I wanted that nostalgic minty coolness, but I didn’t want green dye in my bowl. So I stirred up my own: heavy cream, a splash of peppermint, and real dark chocolate. Simple, cold, and clean. The flavor? Just like the one I grew up with—but better. It’s fresh, homemade, and dye-free. I scoop it for my family just like my mom did for me, minus the artificial stuff. It’s summer comfort, upgraded. One batch and you’ll never go back to store-bought green.
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ tsp peppermint extract
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
¾ cup finely chopped dark chocolate or mini chips
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, whisk cream, milk, sugar, peppermint, vanilla, and salt until sugar dissolves.
2. Cover and refrigerate the base for at least 2 hours.
3. Churn the cold mixture for 20–25 minutes until soft-serve texture.
4. Add chocolate chips in final 2 minutes of churning.
5. Transfer to container and freeze 4+ hours before serving.
Notes
Add a tablespoon of vodka to soften texture after freezing.
Use only peppermint extract (not spearmint).
Avoid green food coloring for a pure white finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: white mint chocolate chip ice cream, no dye mint ice cream, homemade peppermint dessert
The Full Recipe – Creamy, Cool, and Naturally White
This white mint chocolate chip ice cream uses no artificial dye, no fillers—just classic ingredients that come together into a refreshingly smooth, scoopable treat. It’s churned for extra creaminess and flecked with dark chocolate for that perfect mint-chocolate contrast.
Ingredients (makes about 1.5 quarts):
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp peppermint extract (not spearmint)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ¾ cup finely chopped dark chocolate or mini chips
Instructions White Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream:
- Mix the base
In a large bowl, whisk together the cream, milk, sugar, peppermint, vanilla, and salt until the sugar is fully dissolved. - Chill
Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours (or overnight). This helps the flavors develop and ensures a smooth churn. - Churn
Pour the cold base into your ice cream maker and churn for 20–25 minutes, or until it reaches soft-serve texture. - Add chocolate
In the final 2 minutes, stir in the chopped dark chocolate or mini chips. - Freeze until firm
Scoop into a lidded container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
Just like our Mary Berry Apricot Cake, this dessert delivers comfort in every bite—only cold, crisp, and summer-ready.White Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Ingredient FAQs + Color Questions Answered
Can mint chocolate chip ice cream be white?
Absolutely. Green is just a colorant—usually artificial. Real peppermint extract is clear, and when you skip the dye, you’re left with a white mint chocolate chip ice cream that’s clean, cool, and just as flavorful.
It also pairs beautifully with dark chocolate—no strange green tint, just contrast and creaminess in every scoop.
What kind of mint and chocolate work best?
Use peppermint extract, not spearmint. Peppermint has that crisp, frosty bite you expect from mint ice cream, while spearmint leans more herbal.
As for chocolate: choose chopped dark chocolate, not chunks. It disperses better and stays soft even when frozen. Mini chocolate chips work well too, especially if you’re serving kids.
Just like we do in our healthy chocolate sugar free dessert, quality ingredients make all the difference—even when the process stays simple.
Brand Inspiration + Homemade Upgrades
Who makes white mint chocolate chip ice cream?
A few artisan brands skip the dye entirely. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams offers a white peppermint chip with a clean flavor and snow-white base. Straus Family Creamery also produces an organic version using real peppermint and finely shaved chocolate—no green, no gimmicks.
But the best part? You don’t have to buy it. This homemade white mint chocolate chip ice cream gives you full control over ingredients, sweetness, and texture—without losing the flavor you love.
How to get the creamy texture of Haagen-Dazs
It’s all about fat and freeze. Use heavy cream, churn the base while it’s fully cold, and don’t over-whip air into the mixture. If you want ultra-scoopable texture straight from the freezer, add a tablespoon of vodka to the base—it lowers the freezing point without altering the taste.
This is the same trick we use in cosmic brownie protein bites: smart tweaks that give homemade recipes a store-bought feel.White Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
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FAQs White Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Can mint chocolate chip ice cream be white?
Yes. Peppermint extract is naturally clear, and many homemade or artisan versions skip artificial coloring, resulting in a creamy white appearance.
Who makes white mint chocolate chip ice cream?
Brands like Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and Straus Family Creamery are known for clean-label white mint chip varieties made without food dyes
Is there white mint?
Technically, yes. Peppermint oil is extracted from leaves but has no color. That’s why your ice cream can be pure white without missing the mint flavor.
Does Haagen-Dazs make mint chocolate chip ice cream?
Yes, but their version is usually pale green. For a no-dye option, homemade is the best way—or go with a specialty brand.
