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Peppermint Candy Cane Ice Cream

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This easy peppermint candy cane ice cream will no doubt put you in the holiday spirit! Homemade ice cream is blended with crushed peppermint candy canes for a delicious peppermint-y treat!
Course Desserts & Sweet Treats
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade, ice cream, peppermint
Prep Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 399
Author Laurie McNamara

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups half & half see notes
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes plus more for serving
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, heavy cream, half & half and the vanilla and salt until the sugar is dissolved completely.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Once chilled, pour the ice cream base into your ice cream maker and blend until thick following the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Stir in the 1/2 cup of crushed peppermint candy canes, by hand and using a rubber spatula to mix. Transfer ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Serve with extra crushed candy canes over top, if desired.

Notes

You can make your own half & half by combining equal parts cream and milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 126mg | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 1089IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 1mg