Peppermint Bark Ice Cream
There’s nothing more festive than a scoop of cool, creamy peppermint bark ice cream! This holiday treat blends velvety vanilla, crunchy chocolate pieces, and a swirl of peppermint cheer into one irresistible scoop. Whether you’re serving it alongside Christmas cookies or enjoying it by the twinkling tree lights, this recipe brings all the magic of the season in every bite.
Peppermint Bark Ice Cream
Prep: 5 minutes | Bake: 20-30 min | Total: About 4 hr
Yields ~4-6 servings
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups Whole Milk
1 cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups Peppermint Bark, chopped Red food
Red food coloring, as desired
Instructions
1. Mix Ingredients:
In a large bowl or mixing pitcher, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt until the sugar is fully dissolved. Add in desired amount of red food coloring.
2. Churn:
Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually 20–25 minutes), until it reaches a soft-serve consistency. Add chopped Peppermint Bark with 5 minutes left of the churn.
3. Freeze:
Transfer the ice cream to a lidded container. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
4. Serve:
Scoop and enjoy on its own or with your favorite desserts!
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