Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe
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Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe
Description
The Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe starts by blending egg product, sugar, vanilla, peppermint extract, heavy whipping cream, and half and half until smooth. The mixture is chilled for at least one hour, allowing the flavors to meld. It is then churned in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions. Crushed peppermint candies are added during the last minutes of churning, dispersing crunchy bits throughout the creamy ice cream.
The resulting ice cream has a rich, creamy texture balanced by the sharp, cool peppermint flavor. The crushed candies contribute a sweet, crisp texture contrast that punctuates each bite. Together, the ingredients produce a refreshing frozen treat with distinct holiday or cool-mint character.
This ice cream is best served slightly softened for easy scooping and can be enjoyed as a festive dessert or snack. It pairs well with simple baked goods or as an accompaniment to chocolate-based desserts.
Ingredients
- 4 oz egg product such as Egg Beaters, containers
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup half and half
- 30 peppermint candies crushed
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients (besides candies) in a blender and process until smooth. Refrigerate the mixture for at least one hour and up to 24 hours.
- Using an ice cream maker, prepare ice cream according to manufacture’s direction, adding crushed candies during the last 5 minutes.
- Pour ice cream into a freezer-safe container. Freeze until set.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 785IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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