PEPPERMINT ICE CREAM

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With flecks of mint candy, this peppermint ice cream recipe is perfect for the holidays. -Berneice Metcalf, Leavenworth, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 quart.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 egg yolks
2 cups heavy whipping cream
4-1/2 to 6 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 to 1-1/4 cups crushed peppermint candy

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat half-and-half cream to 175°; stir in sugar and salt until dissolved. Whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into the eggs. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook over low heat until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and a thermometer reads at least 160°, stirring constantly. Do not allow to boil. Remove from heat immediately., Quickly transfer to a large bowl; place bowl in a pan of ice water. Stir gently and occasionally for 2 minutes. Stir in cream and vanilla. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate several hours or overnight., Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer; freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. For each batch, stir in some of the peppermint candy. Freeze 2-4 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 28g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 183mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.