Homemade Peppermint Stick Ice Cream & Heavenly Hot Fudge
It is our Christmas Eve tradition to have peppermint ice cream with my Grammie Ellen’s homemade heavenly hot fudge – it wouldn’t feel like the holidays without it. This is a once a year treat and I am so excited to share the recipes with all of you.
Homemade Peppermint Stick Ice Cream
Makes 10 1/2 cup servings
I use the Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of whole milk, well chilled
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups of heavy cream, well chilled
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3/4 cup crushed hard peppermint candies
Step One: In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer or whisk to combine the milk and the granulated sugar until the sugar is dissolved, about 1-2 minutes on low speed.
Step Two: Stir in the heavy cream, vanilla, and peppermint extract.
Step Three: Turn on your ice cream maker (making sure the freezer bowl is completely frozen), and pour the mixture into the freezer bowl and let mix until thickened – ~20-25 minutes.
Step Four: Add the peppermint candies during the last 5 minutes of mixing or just sprinkle them on top of your ice cream if you would like.
Step Five: Enjoy with my Grammie Ellen’s homemade heavenly hot fudge recipe (below). The ice cream can be stored in the freezer in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks.
Grammie Ellen’s Homemade Heavenly Hot Fudge
Makes ~2 1/2 cups
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 2 cups of sugar
- 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate (100% unsweetened cacao works too)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Step One: Heat milk and sugar to a rolling boil for 1 minute.
Step Two: Add chocolate. When melted, beat with a whisk or hand mixer until smooth. Note: The sauce may have a slightly curdled appearance until well mixed.
Step Three: Remove the sauce from the heat and add the butter, vanilla, and salt. Mix well and let cool.
Step Four: Put the hot fudge into a container or glass jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks. Reheat in the microwave or over a double boiler before serving over ice cream.
Note: This hot fudge makes an excellent holiday gift when put into small glass jars and shared with friends, family, and neighbors.
Kristin
I was born and raised as a farm girl in the Midwest and have spent the past 20 years living in Australia, Hawaii, and the Pacific Northwest working as a marine mammal biologist. I love spending time with family, gardening, being outside, and I enjoy making delicious meals for my friends and family. My beloved mama, Kelly passed away in late 2020 and this website is dedicated to her - she taught me to be a grateful heart and see the beauty that surrounds me in all that I do.
