"A perfect Christmas treat or anytime treat! You can reduce the fat by using fat-free condensed milk and 2% milk. This will yield 8 (1/2-cup) servings. Cook time is for stove-top"

Original is 8 servings

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Ingredients

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2 1/2 cups half and half, divided
2 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

1 can (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup crushed peppermint candies (about 25 candies)
Red food coloring (optional)

Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (153.9 g)
Calories 143
Total Fat - 10.5 g
Saturated Fat - 6.4 g
Cholesterol - 37.9 mg
Sodium - 112.3 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 7.8 g
Dietary Fiber - 0.4 g
Sugars - 3.6 g
Protein - 4.3 g
Calcium - 145.2 mg
Iron - 0.4 mg
Vitamin C - 2.6 mg
Thiamin - 0.1 mg

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Step 1

In a saucepan combine 1-1/4 cups light cream with the egg yolks over medium heat; cook stirring constantly until mixture is slightly thick and coats the back of a spoon (about 8 minutes, do not boil) cool egg mixture slightly.

Step 2

Combine egg mixture, 1 1/4 cups light cream, vanilla, peppermint extract and condensed milk in a large bowl, then mix in food coloring until you have reached a desired light pink shade.