No-Churn Candy Cane Ice Cream
A holiday inspired mint ice cream base is swirled with crushed peppermint candies to create a delicious Christmas treat. This is an easy no-churn recipe, so you don't even need an ice cream maker!
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 can [14 ounces] sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4-2 teaspoons peppermint or mint extract [see note]
- 2 cups cold heavy cream
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes [about 4 regular sized candy canes]
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and peppermint extract. In a large bowl of a standing mixer, beat the heavy cream on high until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes.
- With a rubber spatula, gently fold whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture. Stir in the crushed candy canes. Pour into a regular sized loaf pan, and freeze until firm, 6 hours [or, covered, up to 1 week].