You can have homemade peppermint ice cream year ’round with this delicious easy recipe! You can make this same day with just a few ingredients.

Some people think ice cream is only a summer dessert, which I totally understand. It’s cold, and it can make people chilly.

BUT here’s the deal. There are birthdays and celebrations in the cooler months too! I’m a January baby. Don’t I deserve a sweet treat along with my cake?

Plus the holiday season is filled with tons of Christmas desserts – cookies, cupcakes, dessert bars, donuts . . . ice cream shouldn’t be left out just because of the temperature.

This year I’m excited to share one of my favorite ice cream recipes with you. It’s no churn, and it’s tasty. It’s peppermint ice cream!

Mint is actually my favorite ice cream flavor, so I’m excited to share this. It’s creamy and refreshing.

It’s also perfect alongside Christmas baked goods or birthday cake. I promise you will love it!

*Make sure to use good quality ingredients this recipe. I recommend high quality, fresh dairy products and pure (not imitation) extracts for the best results.

Here’s what you’re going to need for this recipe.

Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream
1 cup milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
6 candy canes, finely crushed

Toppings (optional)

5 mini candy canes, crushed

This ice cream tastes REALLY good with chocolate fudge or whipped cream topping! Nom nom.

Your ice cream will have the best flavor if enjoyed as soon as it’s ready, but it can last for several weeks or months if you store it properly.

Pressing plastic wrap against the surface helps prevent freezer burn (in addition to putting a lid on the top).

Get the printable recipe for this treat below:

Peppermint Ice Cream

This peppermint ice cream is sweet, minty, and will remind you of Christmas time!! It’s festive, easy to make, and has a great texture; silky and smooth with a little bit of crunch from the candy canes.

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Prep Time: 15

Chill Time: 4

Total Time: 4 15

Servings: servings

Equipment

Ice Cream Containers

Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream
1 cup milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
6 large candy canes finely crushed

Instructions

Crush the candy canes by placing them in a plastic bag and crushing them with a rolling pin or solid object.
Use a hand mixer to mix the heavy cream, milk, sugar, and both extracts until peaks form.
Add in the crushed candy canes and stir with a spoon.
Add the mixture to a loaf pan, add extra crushed mini candy canes on top if desired, and let set in the freezer for at a minimum of 4 hours, or overnight.
Allow to thaw slightly before dishing up with an ice cream scoop.