#coolsummers

Enjoy the cool, refreshing taste of mint in this homemade ice cream with rich chocolate chips. This is great for hot summer days!

Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream. 1 cup whole milk. 3/4 cup granulated sugar. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract. 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips. Green food coloring optional.

Instructions: To make the sauce, put heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract in a bowl and whisk them together until the sugar is gone. If you want a bright green color, add a few drops of green food coloring. Put the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn it according to the directions on the machine. Add mini chocolate chips in the last few minutes of churning and let them mix in with the ice cream. Put the ice cream that has been churned into a container that can go in the freezer. Freeze it for at least 4 hours, or until it is firm.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Indulge in the refreshing flavor of fresh lemons with this delightful homemade ice cream. Perfect for hot summer days or anytime you crave a burst of citrusy goodness.

Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream. 1 cup whole milk. 1 cup granulated sugar. Zest of 2 lemons. 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice. Pinch of salt.

Instructions: Put whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and salt in a saucepan. Stir the mixture all the time while heating it over medium-low heat until the sugar is gone and it's hot but not boiling. Take it off the heat and let it cool down a bit. Add lemon juice that has just been squeezed. Cover and put in the fridge until it's completely cold, preferably overnight. Once the mixture is cold, use an ice cream maker and follow the directions on the box until it has the consistency of soft serve. Put the ice cream in a container that can go in the freezer. Freeze it for at least 4 hours, or until it is firm. Serve and have fun!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes