PEPPERMINT ICE CREAM (FROM COOKING LIGHT)

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From the December 2003 issue of Cooking Light. It is creamy, yummy and low fat. A good way to get rid of those post-Christmas RED candy canes. (Don't use the green and red peppermint candy canes unless you want grey ice cream)

Provided by LonghornMama

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk, divided
2 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 (14 ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup crushed peppermint candy (about 25 candies)

Steps:

  • Combine 1 1/4 c 2% milk and egg yolks in heavy saucepan over medium heat.
  • Cook until mixture is slightly thick and coats the back of a spoon (about 8 minutes), stirring constantly (do not boil). Cool egg mixture slightly.
  • Combine egg mixture, 1 1/4 c 2% milk, vanilla and condensed milk in a large bowl. Cover and chill completely.
  • Stir in crushed candies.
  • Pour mixture into a freezer can of an ice-cream freezer, freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Spoon ice cream into a freezer-safe container, cover and freeze 1 hour or until firm.

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