There’s nothing quite like the creamy, indulgent taste of Homemade Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. I had no idea making homemade ice cream would be so easy and so much fun to make.

Last year I I got a KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker for Christmas and I didn’t do anything with it for the longest time. I’m not sure why but I guess I thought it would be a lot harder to use.

Turns out it’s super simple to use and now I’m completely obsessed with making homemade ice cream!

My first attempt didn’t go as planned, and I found out the hard way it’s really important to have the freeze bowl completely frozen. So, the most important step is put the Ice Cream Maker in the freezer for at least 12 hours before you plan on making ice cream.

Now I just keep the bowl stored in the freezer all the time, that way I can make ice cream whenever I want.

Making your own Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is super fun and totally worth it! You get to pick the best ingredients and tweak the flavor just the way you like it.

This recipe gives you a rich, creamy treat that’s just as good—if not better—than store-bought.

So dust off your ice cream maker and get ready to dig into a homemade scoop of chocolatey goodness!

Tips for Perfect Homemade Ice Cream

• Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
• Ensure your ice cream maker bowl is completely frozen before churning.
• Don’t overfill your ice cream maker; leave room for the mixture to expand as it churns.
• For a softer scoop, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving.
• Experiment with different mix-ins like crushed cookies, nuts, or fruit for variety.

What is Homemade Chocolate Chip Ice Cream?

Homemade Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is a creamy, sweet frozen dessert made from scratch using simple ingredients like heavy cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla.

Instead of buying it from the store, you make it at home, which means you control the ingredients and flavor.

The chocolate chips are mixed in during churning or folded in afterward, adding delicious little bursts of chocolate to every bite.

It’s a classic treat that’s fun to make and even better to eat!

Ingredients

• Heavy cream
• Milk
• Granulated sugar
• Salt
• Vanilla extract
• Chocolate chips

How to make Homemade Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

You need freeze the bowl of your ice cream maker at least 12 hours before you plan on making your ice cream.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar dissolves.

Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, for the best flavor.

Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

This usually takes 20-25 minutes.

In the last 5 minutes of churning, gradually add the mini chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate.

This ensures they are evenly distributed.

Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2-3 hours to firm up before serving.

Scoop into bowls or cones, and enjoy your Homemade Chocolate Chip Ice Cream!