PEPPERMINT ICE CREAM (ICE CREAM MAKER)

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This ice cream would be great in the summer as well as dessert for a winter holiday. Cooking time is the approximate time it takes in my ice cream machine -- yours may differ.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups heavy cream
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
36 hard peppermint candies

Steps:

  • In a bowl, stir the cream and sugar together until the sugar dissolves. Add the vanilla and stir to combine.
  • Set aside for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to blend.
  • Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours or up to 8 hours.
  • In a food processor, grind the peppermint candies by pulsing 2 or 3 times. Some of the candies will be more finely ground than others; small chunks of candy will add texture and interest to the final ice cream.
  • Pour the cream mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • When nearly frozen and the consistency of thick whipped cream, add the ground peppermint candies. Churn or stir just until mixed.
  • Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container.
  • Cover and freeze until firm, at least 3 hours or up to 3 days, before serving.

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