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Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe
Sweet, cool, rich, and refreshing, this Peppermint Ice Cream is just the dessert you need during the holiday season! But really this easy homemade ice cream recipe can be enjoyed year-round, not just at Christmas! It's bursting with peppermint and vanilla flavors, and goes perfectly with a warmed up fudgy brownie!
Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 293 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy + 2 additional tablespoons coarsely crushed peppermint candy
Instructions
- Whisk cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, salt, and crushed candy canes together in a bowl, reserving 2 tablespoons of coarsely crushed candy canes for later.
- Pour into ice cream maker and churn until it is the consistency of soft-serve ice cream, about 20-30 minutes. Add reserved crushed peppermint candy during last minute of churning.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container like a bread pan and sprinkle the top with additional peppermint candy. Freeze for 4-6 hours until hardened.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
293kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
37mg
(2%)
Potassium
96mg
(3%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
730IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 96mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 730IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.