This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure policy here.
This Peppermint Ice Cream may be one of the creamiest ice creams you will ever make. It is peppermint perfection and so pretty too!
We can’t get enough of homemade ice cream at our house. We also love this Cookies and Cream, and Vanilla will always be a favorite. This Lemon Ice Cream is pure sunshine!
So I have developed quite a love affair with peppermint ice cream.
When my husband was a kid they had a family tradition on New Years Day of making ice cream with all the leftover candy canes. I like that kind of tradition.
Tillamook Peppermint Candy Ice Cream is or should I say WAS one of my favorites. When I discovered that Tillamook had discontinued it I almost cried. How was I going to survive?
I decided to make my own.Â
This ice cream is amazing. Unfortunately for me my husband loves it too which means I have to share! He declared it the best he has ever had.
Peppermint Stick Ice Cream
Not only is it delicious but it is darn pretty too, don’t you think!? The ice cream uses a combination of peppermint extract and lots of crushed up candy cane. I added some of the crushed peppermint while the ice cream is churning and then more on top when I serve it.
- I used candy canes but you can also use those round peppermint candies.
- Crush the candy in a food processor or place it in a zippered bag and pound it with a hammer or mallet. I like to crush it until it is about 1/2 powder and 1/2 small pieces of peppermint.
- Use peppermint extract NOT mint extract. There is a definite difference in flavor. Mint extract is great but not for peppermint ice cream.
The pretty pink color comes from the candy canes dissolving into the ice cream as it churns. You end up with a few pieces though that don’t dissolve so you get a nice little candy crunch in the ice cream too.
I always make sure I stash some extra candy canes in the cupboard after the holidays so I don’t have to wait until the next Christmas to make more of this ice cream.
My favorite ICE CREAM MAKER and INSULATED ICE CREAM TUB
For all of my other favorite kitchen products and tools visit my Amazon Store.Â
Did you know I wrote a cookbook? Check out the Holiday Slow Cooker Cookbook for 100 delicious recipes.
Other favorite peppermint treats:
Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe
Peppermint Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cup half & half
- 2 cup whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup crushed candy cane
Instructions
- Mix together milks and sugar. Mix well.
- Add in salt, and extracts.
- Add in crushed candy cane, reserving some to sprinkle on top.
- Pour into ice cream maker and churn according to ice cream maker directions.
Tips & Notes:
Nutrition Facts:
Originally Shared Nov. 29, 2012
Dina Smith says
Perfect tastes just like Tillamook’s peppermint. Love it!!
Leigh Anne Wilkes says
I was so sad when they discontinued their peppermint ice cream!
Jenny says
I used starlihght mints instead of candycanes as it’s past candy cane season, the mints seemed to crush better and dissolve Better giving it an incredible peppermint flavor and beautiful pink color. I love this recipe better than the one that came with my Cuisanart ice cream maker
Leigh Anne Wilkes says
What a great idea! Glad to know they worked so well.
A says
Amazing! My family rated this 10 out of 10! Definitely adding this to our favorite treats! Thanks!
Leigh Anne Wilkes says
I think it may be my favorite ice cream ever – so glad you enjoyed it too