If you're a fan of York Peppermint Patties, you're not going to want to miss this York Peppermint Patty Ice Cream recipe. It's a great way to enjoy amazing ice cream shop flavor at home, either in a bowl, an ice cream cone, or by digging in with a spoon.
Your tastebuds are going to go wild for this peppermint ice cream. I haven't stopped thinking about this since I first made it. It's a simple, new creation that is fresh and easy, and has never let me down in terms of flavor and taste.
Since peppermint is one of my favorite flavors, this chocolate mint ice cream makes its way into my dessert repertoire fairly often. The good news is that the simple ingredients are easy to keep on hand.
Be sure to try this Iced Peppermint Mocha and these Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies for two other must-make minty treats.
Ingredients
- Heavy cream - Adds a creamy texture to the ice cream.
- Whole milk - Adds fat content and richness.
- Cocoa powder - Needed to give this ice cream a chocolate flavor and color.
- Sugar - For flavor.
- Egg yolks - See tip below.
- Peppermint extract - Adds another boost of mintiness to the ice cream.
- Vanilla extract - For taste.
- York candies - Chop them up into bite-sized pieces.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make York Peppermint Patty Ice Cream
Step One: Add the first seven ingredients together and blend until smooth.
Step Two: Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Step Three: It should thicken up in about 20 minutes, depending on your machine. Remove the blade.
Step Four: Gently mix in the chopped patties.
Step Five: Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container. Let it freeze for at least 3-4 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
Step Six: Enjoy!
Top Tip
If you are concerned about using raw egg yolks in ice cream, you can purchase pasteurized eggs or temper the ice cream base. To temper the base heat until it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, and then chill completely before churning.
Substitutions
- Extract - You can leave out the peppermint extract if you don't want the entire ice cream base to be minty.
Variations
- Chocolate - Adding a few dark chocolate bits into the mixture or on top adds a nice balance of flavor. You can also swirl in hot fudge sauce or mix in some chocolate sprinkles.
- Have fun with flavors - You can easily turn this into a peppermint mocha dessert, or keep it simple by changing up the toppings.
- Ice cream bars - If you don't have an ice cream maker, simply pour the base into a popsicle mold and make bars. It is still a great treat this way!
See these Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies for a fun and easy sweet treat.
Equipment
To make this homemade ice cream, you'll need to have an ice cream maker, a blender, and a freezer bowl or container. While you don't need an ice cream scoop, I do find it helpful for scooping out portions.
Storage
Once the ice cream has churned, it needs to be stored in a freezer-safe container for at least 3-4 hours. The longer it is stored, the firmer it will be. If you want ice cream that is slightly melted and still a bit soft, eating it around the two or three-hour mark will give you that texture. For true soft serve texture, eat it right away.
Common Questions
There are a few ways to tell. Visually is one of the biggest clues. If you see what looks like frost or even ice crystals on the ice cream, there's a good chance it hasn't been properly secured or stored, and that will affect the flavor. And speaking of flavor, you can also typically taste when ice cream is freezer-burnt.
You can. Be sure to consider the texture and how it complements the peppermint flavor. Softer candies made of chocolate and creamy fillings pair well with ice cream because you can eat them without hard bits. Some people do like adding peppermint flavor by crushing pieces of peppermint candy, but that hard texture paired with a soft one can create quite a conflict for some.
In my house, it's gone in a couple of days. It's just too delicious, and none of us can say no. But it should be fine to keep frozen for 3-4 weeks, as long as it's securely sealed and airtight. Just be sure to look for visual signs of freezer burn, and if you're worried about it not lasting that long, eat it up earlier!
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📖 Recipe
York Peppermint Patty Ice Cream
Equipment
- Ice Cream Maker
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ cup sugar
- 3 egg yolks ***
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups York candies chopped
Instructions
- Combine the first 7 ingredients. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into an ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- When the ice cream has finished churning, mix in the chopped chocolates.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 3-4 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
Notes
Nutrition
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