This year, take a classic summer treat and give it a festive twist with homemade Peppermint Ice Cream! The cool, minty flavor and pretty pink color make it perfect for the holidays—or any time you're craving a special wintery treat. 

The secret to its ultra-creamy texture? Happy Eggs' tasty orange yolks! These yolks not only enhance the creaminess but also add a luxurious texture to this Peppermint Ice Cream recipe! 

Bonus: Our recipe doesn’t require an ice cream churn! 

Ingredients

8 Happy Egg egg yolks

1 Cup Sugar

1 teaspoon Vanilla

¼ teaspoon Salt

1 Can Evaporated milk 

2 cups Heavy Cream

1/2 cup Crushed Peppermint Candies or Chopped Chocolate Candy Mints 

Instructions

1. Mix the Eggs: Using a handheld mixer, combine Happy Egg yolks, sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth (5-7 minutes).

2.  Heat the Milk: In a saucepan, bring evaporated milk to a simmer. 

3. Combine Eggs and Milk:  Remove from heat, and slowly add the hot milk to the egg mixture, mixing continuously.

4. Return to Heat: Return the mixture to the saucepan, and heat until the temperature reaches 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Whisk constantly until mixture becomes custardy, then let cool. Do not overheat, or the eggs may scramble. 

5. Whisk the Cream: Using a mixer, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

6. Fold Egg Mixture into Cream: Slowly fold the egg mixture into the cream. (Anyone else hear “Just fold it in, David!” in Moira’s voice, or is that just us?) 

7. Freeze: Pour the mixture into silicone ice trays and freeze until firm (about 4 hours). 

8. Blend Ice Cream Cubes: Using a food processor or blender, blend frozen cubes with peppermint candies until smooth (about 1 minute). 

9. Freeze and Enjoy: Transfer ice cream to a loaf pan, top with more peppermint, and freeze overnight. Enjoy!

Tips

• The ice cream should be hard and solid when you serve it. If it’s still on the creamy side, freeze for another hour.

• Make the perfectly sized peppermint candy pieces by placing them in a sandwich bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.

FAQ

How do you increase creaminess in ice cream?

The secret to the creamiest ever ice cream? It’s all about those orange yolks! Ice cream recipes that call for more egg yolks result in creamier ice cream. And using high quality yolks like those in Happy Eggs give you an ever bigger boost of creamy texture.