Peppermint Candy Cane Ice Cream

By Ben · cooked up in Sprig

Rich vanilla custard meets cooling peppermint extract and chunks of dark chocolate in this holiday-inspired frozen treat. Crushed candy canes add bursts of minty sweetness and satisfying crunch with every spoonful. The Ninja Creami transforms the silky custard base into incredibly smooth ice cream that scoops like something from a high-end parlor. Made for festive gatherings and winter celebrations when you want something both nostalgic and sophisticated.

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 6 large egg yolks
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

• 1 cup candy canes, crushed into small pieces
• 6 oz dark chocolate, chopped into chunks

Instructions

1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine heavy cream and milk. Heat over medium heat until small bubbles form around the edges and mixture steams (do not boil).
2. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick, about 3 minutes. Slowly pour 1/2 cup of the hot cream mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly to temper.
3. Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan while whisking. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until custard coats the back of the spoon and reaches 170°F.
4. Remove from heat and immediately strain through fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl. Stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts. Cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto surface and refrigerate until completely cold, at least 4 hours.

1. Divide chilled custard evenly among 3 Ninja Creami containers, filling each about 2/3 full. Secure lids and freeze for 24 hours until completely solid.
2. Remove one container from freezer and let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. Install container in Ninja Creami and process on Ice Cream setting.
3. After initial processing, create a small well in center of ice cream. Add 1/3 of the crushed candy canes and 1/3 of the chocolate chunks. Process on Mix-in setting until evenly distributed.
4. Repeat process with remaining two containers. Serve immediately for soft-serve consistency, or transfer to airtight containers and freeze for firmer scoops.

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