Description
Delight in the creamy texture and refreshing burst of peppermint in this homemade peppermint ice cream, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until all ingredients unite in a silky mixture.
- Gently fold in candy canes: With a spatula, carefully fold in the crushed candy canes until just combined.
- Transfer to container: Pour your luscious mixture into a freezer-safe container and cover it with an airtight lid.
- Freeze: Toss your container into the freezer and allow it to set for at least 240 minutes or until solid.
- Serve as a milkshake: For a blissfully indulgent peppermint milkshake, blend a scoop of the frozen peppermint ice cream with milk until you achieve the desired creaminess.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: This ice cream can be made a week in advance. Ensure you cover the container tightly to prevent freezer burn.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: peppermint ice cream, holiday dessert, homemade ice cream, frozen dessert