Ingredients
- 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)
How to Make
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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.
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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.
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Step 3: Cover and chill completely.
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Step 4: Stir in crushed candies.
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Step 5: Pour mixture into the freezer can of an ice-cream freezer; freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions.
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Step 6: Spoon the ice cream into a freezer-safe container; cover and freeze 1 hour or until firm.
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