I love pink peppermint ice cream. I buy it throughout the year when I can find it, but it’s more prominent in stores at Christmastime. I didn’t want to wait for Christmas to have it, so I made my own. It’s fabulous, if I do say so myself. I’ve made it three times, and each time it’s been polished off by the family. Don’t worry, I got my fair share too. ;-)
I found a couple of recipes on the net, but ended up developing my own using the sweetened condensed milk, cream and milk formula I’ve used in a couple other recipes. Pink peppermint ice cream isn’t much different than mint chocolate chip ice cream. There are basically 2 major differences. The mix-ins (peppermint candies as opposed to chocolate) and the amount of vanilla that’s added to the mix. The amount of vanilla makes a huge difference in the flavor.
The only thing I did differently the second time around was the crush the peppermint up a little more. I had some pretty big chunks in the first batch (as pictured below), it was better with smaller pieces in my opinion. This is now a permanent recipe in my collection! You can use candy canes or those little round peppermint candies, commonly known as Starlight Mints. Put them in a plastic zipper gallon bag and squeeze out the air. Zip it shut and crush the candy with a meat mallet or hammer. Sorry, I didn’t count how many candies, but you’ll need around 15 or so candy canes or a couple handfuls of the round candies. Just crush until you have a cup’s worth. If you happen to remember, leave me a comment with how many it took to get to a cup. I’ll update this next time I make it. You’ll add the crushed candies a few minutes before turning off your ice cream maker. Then freeze!
Enjoy!
| Pink Peppermint Ice Cream |
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- 1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup 1% milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 drops red food coloring
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- Combine all ingredients except for the crushed peppermint candies in a large bowl and whisk until well combined. Pour into your ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- minutes before churning is complete, add the crushed candies to the ice cream maker.
- Turn the ice cream out into a freezer container and freeze until hard, usually a few hours or so, but overnight is best.
I love that!! It reminds me of Christmas, even tho I don’t normaly eat ice cream in the winter, I could see myself making and eatting this!!
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This looks and sounds amazingly delicious! I’m a sucker for anything pink!
Looks delicious! What a great treat to have before the holidays….I love the colors!
Very natural?
I must ask, would you use last year’s candies if there were still leftovers?
I did! In the first batch I used last year’s candy canes LOL! :)
Very originally to make a pink peppermint ice cream.
Greetings from Chile! ♥
Amanda, this looks like amazing! I have never used sweetened condensed milk in an ice cream recipe and this is very tempting! I even have leftover candy canes too!
I am totally sold on using sweetened condensed milk in ice cream now. Creamy, delicious, and fast! No cooking!
You probably mention it in a past post, but what ice cream maker do you use? I’ve never bought one because I’m not really familiar with the different brands.
Hi marla :) I have a Cuisinart, it was in the neighborhood of $75-80. I LOVE it.
Gorgeous Happy Ice Cream!
Ok, so I didn’t make the mint chocolate chip one the other day like I said I was going to, and started to make it today, but I don’t have mint extract, just peppermint. I this is churning right now, but I also don’t have the little mint candies, so I’m trying to decide if I should leave it as is or drizzle in some melted chocolate, because I think chocolate goes with peppermint as well, but hmmm. I’ll decide by the time it’s done churning.
Only difference I made was I’m using fat free cond. milk and 2% milk. Smells good!
They are pretty much the same recipe. The pink peppermint has more vanilla, which gives it a much different flavor, which makes it go well with the peppermint candy. Using the peppermint in place of the mint extract should be totally fine. Looking forward to hearing what you think! I made Apple Cider Ice Cream today! YUM
I think I’ll home made some Magic Shell for people to drizzle on this if they want. I’ve been wanting to try that homemade kind anyway. I have one kid who does NOT like chocolate, so I think I’ll leave it out. (I know–CRAZY kid.) ;) Yes, from the time I hit send on the last comment, I decided what to do within seconds.
I have never used or even thought of using sweetened condensed milk in homemade icecream. I made this last night and let me tell you I will be using sweetened condensed milk whenever I can making ice cream! This is amazing. Definitely will be making it often in our household!
Awesome isn’t it? I’m sold too :)
I just made a batch (is it a batch of Ice Cream???) of this and I am sold!!! No more store bought Peppermint for me. I had some of last years candy canes left over but chose not to use them as they seemed rather chewy and not too fresh and I didn’t want to ruin my ice cream. I used just under a cup of chopped peppermint candies and I would definately suggest using the full cup. Thanks for the great recipe….:-)
i’m getting ready to make another batch of this myself! :)
I just made this and it turned out delicious! It was sooo fast and easy too! I did add a little more peppermint extract because I like mine a little more pepperminty :) Thanks for the recipe!
Awesome! My first batch had more peppermint, but I liked it a bit more subtle :)
How many quarts does this recipe make? We have a 4 quart and 6 quart machine and I’m not sure which one to use :) Sounds delicious!!!
Wow those are big machines! This makes 2 quarts :)
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DOES THIS RECIPE FOR A GALLON AN HALF OR LESS . MY FREEZER IS A GALLON & HALF
Hi Kim, this recipe is for 2 quarts :)