How to Make Peppermint Ice Cream

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Heat the half-and-half and sugar into a large saucepan.

   Stir over low heat and have it simmer. ,, Whisk quickly until well-combined and then pour it back into the saucepan., Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon., Gently press the strainer down with the wooden spoon.,, Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow it to chill until the mixture is completely cool., Pour the cream mixture into an ice cream maker.
   
   Follow your ice cream maker's package instructions to make the ice cream.
   
   Add the crushed peppermint candies., Close the container tightly.,, Have the ice cream soften for about ten minutes.
   
   Scoop the ice cream into a serving bowl.
   
   Garnish with extra chopped peppermint candies if desired.
   
   Enjoy!
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   Step 2: Beat the egg yolks in a separate bowl with a whisk

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   Step 3: until they resemble a light yellow color.

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   Step 4: Slowly pour the half-and-half mixture into the egg yolks.

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   Step 5: Simmer until the mixture gets thick

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   Step 6: usually taking about 5-7 minutes.

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   Step 7: Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a medium-sized bowl.

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   Step 8: Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla into the cream mixture.

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   Step 9: Have the cream mixture chill in the fridge.

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    Step 10: Make the ice cream.

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    Step 11: Transfer the ice cream into a freezer-safe bowl.

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    Step 12: Have the ice cream freeze until solid

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    Step 13: taking about four hours till overnight.

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    Step 14: Serve.

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