PEPPERMINT ICE CREAM LOAF

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Provided by Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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1 cup crushed hard peppermint candy, divided
1/4 cup water
2 cups finely crushed creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (about 20 cookies)
3 tbsps. butter, melted
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 to 2 drops red food coloring (optional)
2 cups (1 pt.) heavy cream, whipped (do not use non-dairy whipped topping)

Steps:

LINE 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with aluminum foil, extending foil over sides of pan. Combine cookie crumbs and butter; press firmly into bottom and halfway up sides of prepared pan.
BLEND 1/4 cup peppermint candy and water in blender until candy dissolves.
COMBINE sweetened condensed milk, food coloring, if desired, 1/2 cup crushed candy and peppermint liquid; mix well. Fold in whipped cream and remaining 1/4 cup crushed candy. Pour into prepared pan. Cover.
FREEZE 6 hours or overnight. To serve, remove from pan; peel off foil and slice. Garnish as desired.