Peppermint Ice Cream

Peppermint Ice Cream

4 c. whole milk
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
3 c. half n half (or half cream/half milk)
1-1/2 t. vanilla
4 c. whipping cream
2 c. peppermint candy, crushed

Scald milk until bubbles form around the edge.  Remove from heat and add sugar and salt.  Stir until dissolved. Stir in half and half, vanilla and whipping cream.  Cover and refrigerate until cold.  Stir crushed peppermints into chilled mixture right before freezing.  Pour into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.

*Place peppermint candies in a ziploc plastic bag and crush with a mallet or hammer.

Great served with chocolate sauce and extra crushed peppermint candies on top.

Source: Ann Bowen