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by Annalise Sandbergon Dec 2, 2013 (updated Jan 21, 2020)
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Kicking off the Christmas season with one of my favorite traditions, homemade peppermint ice cream. Although this year I’m throwing in a twist— candy cane sandwich cookies to make it a holiday cookies ‘n’ cream ice cream you can’t resist.
Thanksgiving is over and we all know what that means. Christmas is here!
We spent our nice long weekend with friends and family. We also jumped right into the holiday season bychecking out the lights downtownandpicking out a Christmas tree. We decorated our tree and watched Love Actually, a tradition every year since my husband and I started dating.
And I also made a batch of holiday ice cream— this peppermint cookies and cream ice cream, made with peppermint Oreos I impulsively bought at the grocery store.
Oreos aren’t the only seasonal sandwich cookies out there for you to use. I also like Trader Joe’s candy cane Jo-Jo’s. But regular sandwich cookies will work too.
You might think that ice cream isn’t a completely appropriate dessert for the cold wintry holidays, but I would have to disagree. On a chilly night, when you’re snuggled up in your house, with a bowl of peppermint cookies ‘n’ cream, you’ll know what I mean.
baking tip:How to crush cookies and candy canes
There are many ways to crush cookies and candy canes for recipes like this one, but my preferred method is I put whatever I want crushed into a zipped plastic bag. Then I take a heavy bottomed drinking glass and bang it until everything is sufficiently crushed.
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Peppermint Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Servings: 8 (1/2 cup) servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 5 minutes mins
2 hours hrs
Total Time: 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
A rich and creamy ice cream flavored with peppermint and filled with candy cane pieces and crushed peppermint sandwich cookies.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk (237 ml)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
- Pinch salt
- 6 large egg yolks
- 2 cups whipping cream (475 ml heavy)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup candy cane or holiday sandwich cookies , crushed (85 grams)
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, sugar, and salt together. Heat the mixture, stirring until sugar is dissolved and mixture is smooth.
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks. Add the hot milk mixture in a steady stream to the egg yolks, while whisking constantly.
Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and set over medium heat. Cook until the mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon, while stirring constantly, about 3 minutes.
Pour the mixture through a strainer into a large bowl. Stir in the heavy cream and peppermint extract. Chill completely in the fridge.
Freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions, adding the crushed cookies and candy cane pieces during the last 5 minutes of churning. Scoop ice cream into a large bowl or plastic container and freeze for 2 hours to firm up before serving.
Notes
Note: I used candy cane Oreos. Trader Joe's also has a candy cane sandwich cookie. If you can't find any, regular sandwich cookies will work just fine.
Calories: 490kcal, Carbohydrates: 50g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 31g, Saturated Fat: 17g, Cholesterol: 231mg, Sodium: 134mg, Potassium: 143mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 39g, Vitamin A: 1119IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 95mg, Iron: 2mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert
Author: Annalise Sandberg
Have you tried this recipe?I’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating and review below, or take a photo and tag it on Instagram @completelydelicious with #completelydelicious.
originally published on Dec 2, 2013 (last updated Jan 21, 2020)
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11 comments on “Peppermint Cookies and Cream Ice Cream”
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Belinda@themoonblushbaker — Reply
Your living room looks so festive! I am glad you are still making ice cream over there even though it is winter. I am in summer and I miss the ice cream posts!
Love the speckled red and black in your ice cream
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Lily @ Life, Love, and Cupcakes — Reply
I’m all for ice cream in the winter and this looks perfect!! Although I live in Florida where it’s currently in the 70s! I’m making my boyfriend an ice cream birthday cake this week and think this would be perfect layered with chocolate ice cream!
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Annalise — Reply
Yes it would! 🙂 Oh, and I’m seriously jealous of your warm weather!
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Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen — Reply
Cookies & cream is one of my absolute favorite ice cream flavors. Totally love this fun holiday take on it!!!
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Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain — Reply
Gorgeous!! One of my favorite ice cream combos! Pass me a spoon!
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Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar — Reply
These are so festive and fun!
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Jenn — Reply
Gorgeous!
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Sarah | The Sugar Hit — Reply
Looks gorgeous! Peppermint is one of my favourite flavours of ice cream, and this looks perfect!
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Jodee Weiland — Reply
This looks wonderful! Peppermint with chocolate is one of my favorites. Put it in ice cream, and it’s beyond delicious!
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Laura@baking in pyjamas — Reply
I need to start making ice cream more, I’ve only made it twice. This festive version looks so good, pinned! I’m also featuring this on my blog on a feature I do called Baking News. Have a good day Annalise.
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Stephanie — Reply
I’m in love with this! Also, I also watch Love Actually every single Christmas. ^_^
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