Desserts
Peppermint Stick Ice Cream
Makes 1½ to 2 quarts; about twelve to fourteen ½-cup servings
Peppermint Stick Ice Cream
Makes 1½ to 2 quarts; about twelve to fourteen ½-cup servings
Our favorite way to use up those uneaten candy canes from the holidays.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 295 (55% from fat) carb. 32g pro. 1g fat 18g sat. fat 13g chol. 72mg sod. 45mg calc. 101mg fiber 0g
Ingredients
If preparing for a 2 quart Ice Cream Maker:
- 6 ounces red-and-white-striped hard peppermint candies or candy canes, crushed,divided
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- Pinch kosher salt
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
If preparing for a 1½ quart Ice Cream Maker:
- 4 ounces red-and-white-striped hard peppermint candies or candy canes, crushed,divided
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- Pinch kosher salt
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
Preparation
- Insert the chopping blade into the bowl of a Cuisinart® food processor.
- Process one third of the candies with granulated sugar on High until powdery and fine.
- Transfer to a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the whole milk and salt and whisk vigorously to dissolve peppermint candy sugar mixture.
- Stir in the heavy cream and extracts.
- Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, or overnight.
- Turn on a Cuisinart® ice cream maker; pour the mixture into the frozen freezer bowl and let mix until thickened, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Five minutes before mixing is completed, add the remaining crushed candies.
- The ice cream will have a soft, creamy texture. If a firmer consistency is desired, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and place in freezer for about 2 hours.
- Remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving.
- Top with hot fudge and additional crushed peppermint candies if desired!
*Note: The pale pink appearance of this ice cream comes from processed peppermint candies and will vary depending on the brand used. If a deeper pink is desired, add a few drops of red food coloring.
