White Chocolate-Peppermint Ice Cream by What a Dish!

By Foodiewife

Ingredients

• 7 ounces chopped white chocolate
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups whole milk
• dash salt
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 3-4 drops red food coloring, optional
• 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
• 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place the white chocolate in a large glass or metal bowl. Place a fine metal strainer on the bowl, over the white chocolate.

2. In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the cream and milk until hot, but not boiling. Meanwhile, beat/whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and salt until light in color. (I use my stand mixer). Add some (about 1 cup) of the hot milk to the egg yolks, whisking constantly. When combined, add this mixture back into the pan over low heat, whisking constantly. Keep cooking and whisking, until mixture thickens slightly, coats the back of a wooden spoon, and reaches 160 degree F.

3. Pour mixture through the fine metal strainer, into the bowl containing the white chocolate. The heat should melt the chocolate completely- stir until this happens. Add the peppermint extract and optional food coloring. Cool, and refrigerate overnight.

4. Pour into your ice-cream maker to freeze. Near the very end, when the ice cream is getting ready, add the finely chopped chocolate, and the crushed candy canes. Transfer to a freezer container and freeze for a few hours.