Peppermint Stick Ice Cream Recipe
Packed with crushed candy canes and a hint of peppermint, this Peppermint Stick Ice Cream is the ultimate winter treat. Serve it as a festive dessert that everyone will love!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 472kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup half and half
- 2 cup heavy cream divided
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp light corn syrup
- 1/8 tsp kosher sea salt
- 1 egg
- 5 egg yolks
- 2 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup candy canes OR peppermints, crushed
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, combine the half and half, 1 cup of heavy cream, granulated sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Heat until warm.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs. Slowly pour the warm mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly. Go really slow so you don't scramble them! Gradually pour the mixture back into the saucepan. Constantly whisk over medium heat until the mixture thickens and reaches a temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Pour the mixture through a mesh sieve set over a medium-sized mixing bowl. Stir in the remaining heavy cream, vanilla, and peppermint extracts. Set the bowl over an ice bath to cool the base down quickly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Remove the ice cream base from the refrigerator and pour it into a prepared ice cream machine or attachment bowl. Freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions (about 25 minutes). When the ice cream is firm, fold in the crushed candies. Place in a freezer-safe container and freeze for 2-4 hours before serving.
Notes
STORE your Candy Cane Ice Cream in an airtight, freezer-safe container to keep it fresh.
For best results, press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent ice crystals from forming. It will stay good for about 2 weeks in the freezer.
Nutrition
Serving: 6serving | Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 293mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 158mg | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 1565IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg
