This is my FAVORITE ice cream, ever. Homemade mint ice cream with chocolate chips. Every time I make it, it’s gone within 2 or 3 days. Whenever my parents come to visit, my dad requests it in advance because it’s his favorite, too (and he eats it all!).

The secret to its creaminess is that it’s actually a custard made with eggs (but don’t worry…they’re cooked).

Note – you need an ice cream machine/freezer for this. I got a Cuisinart ice cream machine for my birthday 2 years ago for around $50 and it has been well used year round. Once you’ve tried homemade ice cream, you won’t want to go back to store bought! Homemade is best – and easy!

Here’s the recipe: [Read more…]