Description
Peppermint Ice Cream is a delightful homemade treat that captures the essence of winter with its cool, refreshing mint flavor. This creamy dessert combines rich heavy cream and whole milk with the invigorating taste of peppermint extract, finished off with crunchy pieces of crushed candy canes. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet indulgence any time of year, this easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a show-stopping ice cream that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream (36% fat)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and peppermint extract until fully combined. Ensure the sugar dissolves completely.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours until chilled.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches soft-serve consistency (about 20-25 minutes).
- During the last few minutes of churning, add in the crushed candy canes.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Scoop and serve with optional chocolate syrup on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg