Peppermint Ice Cream

Creamy peppermint ice cream is a homemade ice cream favorite!

Ingredients 

• ¾ cup very finely crushed candy canes about 30 Starlight candies or miniature candy canes, alternatively 6 full size candy canes
• 1½ cups milk
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• ⅔ cups sugar
• 1-3 teaspoons vanilla extract (adjust to taste)
• ¾ teaspoons peppermint extract
• ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
• Optional: additional crushed candy canes for topping

Instructions

Place the candy and milk in a food processor or blender and pulse until the candy is broken down and mostly dissolved into the milk.

Whisk together the cream, sugar, vanilla, peppermint extract, and salt. Pour into your ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Serve immediately for soft serve ice cream or transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm.