Easy No Churn Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe (2024)

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This no churn peppermint ice cream is the perfect holiday dessert. Minty, creamy, and best of all no ice cream maker needed! It’s such a seasonal flavor, but if you make it at home you can have it all year long!

If you like peppermint as much as I do, you might also like these chocolate dipped peppermint cookies or peppermint hot cocoa.

Easy No Churn Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe (1)

What do you do when you can’t find yourfavorite peppermint ice cream in the grocery stores? You just make your own. Yep, it’s really that easy! We have an ice cream maker, but it’s been collecting dust after we discovered no churn ice cream! The only hard part is deciding what flavor to make. We’ve done cake batter, bubble gum, mint chocolate chip and today…peppermint. SO yummy. We added a bit too much peppermint the first time, so just trust me on the measurements. Otherwise, it may end up tasting more like peppermint extract than anything else. A whole lot of alcohol flavored aftertaste!

What is No Churn Ice Cream?

No churn basically means—no ice cream maker. We have an ice cream maker that we use occasionally, but no churn recipes don’t require any special equipment.

Easy No Churn Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe (2)

No Churn Peppermint Stick Ice Cream

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2 c. heavy whipping cream

1 can sweetened condensed milk

6 drops red food coloring (for pink color, optional)

3/4 tsp. peppermint extract

2/3 c. crushed peppermint candy (starlight mints) or peppermint sticks

Crush candy with a rolling pin or mallet. I put my candy inside a plastic bag before crushing to minimize the mess. Set aside.

Beat whipping cream in a bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold in condensed milk, peppermint extract, food coloring with a rubber spatula.

Pour 1/3 of the ice cream mixture into a loaf pan or freezer-safe container. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the crushed candies. Add another layer of ice cream, then another layer of candy. Repeat once more before placing ice cream into the freezer.

Freeze 6-8 hours.

Easy No Churn Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe (3)

I like A LOT of peppermint candy crunch. If you think you’d like less, you can skip the middle layer of candy and just add one layer on the bottom and sprinkle a bit more on the very top.

Tip: give your ice cream a stir every hour or two. Just to help it be nice and scoopable when it’s finished.

Easy No Churn Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe (4)

What other mix-ins can you add to peppermint ice cream?

Broken up peppermint Junior Mints are delicious in ice cream. Just cut them into tiny pieces and stir them in for a yummy treat. Chocolate chips (mini) are also delicious!

Easy No Churn Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe (5)

No Churn Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe

This no churn peppermint ice cream is the perfect holiday dessert. Minty, creamy, and best of all no ice cream maker needed!

4.86 from 7 votes

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes

freeze time: 8 hours hours

Total Time: 8 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 336kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 c. heavy whipping cream
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 6 drops red food coloring
  • 3/4 tsp. peppermint extract
  • 2/3 c. crushed peppermint candy

Instructions

  • Beat whipping cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold in condensed milk, peppermint extract,and food coloring.

  • Pour 1/3 of the ice cream mixture into a loaf pan. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the crushed candies. Add another layer of ice cream, then another layer of candy. Repeat once more.

  • Freeze 6-8 hours.

Notes

I like A LOT of peppermint candy crunch. If you think you’d like less, you can skip the middle layer of candy and just add one layer on the bottom and sprinkle a bit more on the very top.

You can stir the ice cream every hour or two to make it easier to scoop, but this is optional. Regardless, it will be tasty and if left to thaw for a few minutes will be scoopable.

Nutrition

Calories: 336kcal

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  1. Easy No Churn Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe (10)Roberta Eaton says

    This looks like a delicious recipe

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  2. Easy No Churn Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe (11)Maritza says

    This ice cream is so perfect for the holidays. The no-churn is the cherry on top!

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  3. Easy No Churn Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe (12)mother of 3 says

    That looks amazing! We’re hoping to make some peppermint milkshakes next week. Pinned.

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  4. Easy No Churn Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe (13)Amy says

    Peppermint is my favorite! And I love how simple this looks. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  5. Easy No Churn Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe (14)Lee MacArthur says

    Oh! This looks so so good, I am going to have to try it. Thank you for sharing.

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  6. Easy No Churn Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe (15)Roseann Hampton says

    Looks delicious! This will be one of my features this Saturday at the Snickerdoodle link party!

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  7. Easy No Churn Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe (16)Emily says

    Peppermint ice cream is one of my must-haves during the holidays, so I know I would love this recipe! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday. I’m going to include your ice cream in my Party Features next week. Merry Christmas!

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  8. Easy No Churn Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe (17)Liberty says

    Hi! I’m featuring this at the Best of the Weekend link party tonight! Thank you for sharing!

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  9. Easy No Churn Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe (18)T'onna | Sew Crafty Crochet says

    The ice cream looks sooooo delicious! And I love the Santa bowl! Too cute! Thanks for sharing at the Snickerdoodle Create Bake Make Party!

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  10. Easy No Churn Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe (19)CoolWriter says

    Easy No Churn Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe (20)
    I just LOVE no-churn ice-cream! Even though it’s freezing outside I’m still craving frozen treats the whole time! Love the peppermint flavour – so refreshing and delicious. I can eat ice cream all year long and peppermint or mint anything is always one of my favorites. This looks so pretty and refreshing and I love that it’s n churn too!

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  11. Easy No Churn Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe (21)Angelina says

    Thank you so much for sharing with Thursday Favorite Things! I’ll be featuring you tomorrow! Wishing you a Merry Christmas! Angelina @ Petite Haus

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  12. Easy No Churn Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe (22)The Freshman Cook says

    This looks like the best holiday treat ever! Love that it is “no churn”! I will be serving this on Christmas Eve! Thank you for sharing at Celebrate It!

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Easy No Churn Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret to making ice cream very creamy? ›

When it comes to great ice cream, cold temperatures and speed are your friends: the faster you bring your base from liquid to solid, the creamier it'll be. In a 2-quart unit, a typical batch of ice cream will take between 18 and 25 minutes to churn.

How to make ice cream in less than 10 minutes? ›

Step 1In a small resealable plastic bag, combine half-and-half, sugar, and vanilla. Push out excess air and seal. Step 2Into a large resealable plastic bag, combine ice and salt. Place small bag inside the bigger bag and shake vigorously, 7 to 10 minutes, until ice cream has hardened.

How much peppermint oil for ice cream? ›

Tips on Cooking with Essential Oils

2. Pure, essential oils such are very strong. One or two drops goes a LONG ways! With the ice cream I'm finding 1 drop of peppermint oil to 1 cup of cream a good ratio.

How to make ice cream without ice cream maker in 5 minutes? ›

directions
  1. Pour the milk, sugar and vanilla into the smaller, quart sized bag.
  2. Fill the larger, gallon sized bag 3/4 full of ice, then add the salt to the ice.
  3. Place the smaller bag inside the larger bag and close the seal. ...
  4. Now shake the bag good and hard for 5 minutes.

How to make homemade ice cream soft and fluffy? ›

Sugar, corn syrup or honey, as well as gelatin and commercial stabilizers, can all keep your ice cream at a softer consistency. Ice cream also stays softer when you store it in a shallow container, rather than a deep tub, and cover the surface of the ice cream with plastic wrap to keep ice crystals from forming.

Why put eggs in homemade ice cream? ›

Eggs add rich flavor and color, prevent ice crystallization and help create smooth and creamy ice cream. But adding raw or undercooked eggs can cause a Salmonella infection and it's usually the ingredient responsible for a foodborne illness outbreak associated with homemade ice cream.

Why does homemade ice cream freeze so hard? ›

Homemade ice cream usually contains much less air than the stuff you buy in the store. Air keeps ice cream soft. So the less there is, the harder your ice cream. It can also be caused by low fat or sugar content.

How do you make homemade ice cream freeze faster? ›

Salt: Rock salt, which is also sometimes labeled as "ice cream salt", works best for lowering the temperature of the ice to freeze the ice cream quickly. But coarse kosher salt or even regular table salt will work in a pinch if that's what you have on hand.

Is mint ice cream the same as peppermint ice cream? ›

The Best Types of Mint and Mint Extract

Spearmint, for example, is relatively mild in flavor while peppermint is more intense. Most fresh mint sold in grocery stores is spearmint, but you can also use peppermint in this ice cream recipe. In fact, many mint ice creams are made with peppermint rather than spearmint.

Can you put peppermint oil in ice cream? ›

DoTERRA peppermint essential oil is approved for internal use, so you can safely put it in your ice cream. (Not all brands of essential oil are approved for internal use, so be sure that the kind you are using is safe before adding it to your ice cream or any other food).

Why is peppermint ice cream hard to find? ›

Peppermint ice cream isn't seasonal, but it can seem that way. Many stores don't stock peppermint ice cream through much of the year. That is mostly because people often don't buy it through most of the year.

What is the difference between ice cream maker and no-churn ice cream? ›

Besides not needing an ice cream machine to make this, there are other differences between no-churn ice cream and ice cream made in a machine. One difference is that no-churn ice creams are made without eggs. Another difference is the use of sweetened condensed milk in place of granulated sugar.

What makes ice cream creamy and not icy? ›

To continue our bread analogy: As bakers add sugar to bread to keep it soft and moist, ice cream makers alter consistency with sugar. By binding with liquids, sugar molecules prevent an ice cream base from fully freezing into crunchy ice. That is, the more sugar you add, the softer and less icy your batch will be.

What makes ice cream light and fluffy? ›

Soft serve gets its characteristic lightness from its air content. Generally, soft serve has less fat and more air than hard serve ice cream. It is also served at warmer temperatures, giving the dessert its softness.

What ingredient makes ice cream thick? ›

Egg Yolks: The most traditional thickening agent, egg yolks contain natural proteins and fats that contribute to a rich and luxurious texture in custard-based ice creams. Cornstarch: Often used in non-custard ice creams, cornstarch mixed with milk helps thicken the base and create a smooth mouthfeel.

What gives ice cream its soft texture? ›

What makes ice cream smooth and silky? Common stabilizers used in ice cream, such as guar gum, carob bean gum and cellulose gum, function to reduce the degree of ice crystal growth by influencing viscosity and other rheological properties, thus limiting the mobility of water in the unfrozen aqueous portion.

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