Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe

Peppermint Patties:

1/2 semisweet choc chips,
2 tablespoons unsalted butter,
2 tablespoons evaporated milk,
2 tablespoons corn syrup,
2 cups icing sugar,
2 drops peppermint oil,
6 drops of red or green food colouring if you want.

Ice Cream:

150g sugar,
60g skim milk powder (sifted),
400 ml whole milk,
400 ml cream,
3 g ice stabilizer cream mix,
1 teaspoon vanilla extract,
90 g cocoa powder (Dutch) sifted,
A couple of drops of high-quality peppermint oil extract.

Peppermint Patties Recipe:

Line a tin with parchment paper,
Melt the chocolate on the hob on low heat,
Spoon half the chocolate onto the prepared tin and spread as thin as possible,
Let cool until it’s hardened.
Mix butter, milk and syrup in a separate saucepan and warm over low -until butter is completely melted,
Remove from heat and add half the icing sugar,
Stir until smooth,
Add the peppermint oil and colouring if using. And remaining icing sugar.
Spread peppermint paste over chocolate, then spread the remaining chocolate on top,
Freeze for an hour. (Alternatively, add all the paste to the pan and all the chocolate on top. )
Chop and mix into ice cream.

Milk Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe:

Add a little sugar to the ice stabilizer cream mix and set aside,
In a pan, combine sugar, skimmed milk powder, cocoa powder and milk,
Use a hand mixer to combine,
Make sure no lumps remain,
Stir in cream,
Put on medium heat and stir often.
At 65°C, add sugar stabilizer, mix, and blend,
Cook to 75°C.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla,
Strain through a sieve and chill,
Add the peppermint extract before churning. Add drops to your preferred taste.

About:

Our Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream features homemade Peppermint Patties, a recipe that perfectly captures the season’s festive spirit. This indulgent treat combines the deep, luxurious taste of cocoa with the invigorating freshness of peppermint, all wrapped up in a creamy ice cream base. Ideal for holiday celebrations or as a comforting treat to enjoy by the fireside, this recipe will lead you through crafting a dessert that’s as delightful to your taste buds as it is visually appealing.

Crafting the Chocolate Peppermint Base:

Begin by blending a small amount of sugar with your ice cream stabilizer to ensure a smooth incorporation. In a saucepan, whisk together the remaining sugar, sifted skim milk powder, and sifted Dutch cocoa powder with whole milk, using a hand mixer to eliminate any lumps. Adding cream enriches the mixture, setting the stage for a luxuriously creamy ice cream.

Infusing with Peppermint:

Heat the mixture gently, stirring often to prevent sticking. Add the stabilizer mix once it reaches 65°C to ensure the ice cream’s ideal texture. After cooking to 75°C, remove from heat and enhance with vanilla extract for depth of flavor. Before churning, infuse the base with high-quality peppermint oil extract, adjusting the drops to match your taste preferences for that perfect minty zing.

Homemade Peppermint Patties:

Create your own Peppermint Patties to mix into the ice cream for a unique twist. Melt semisweet chocolate with unsalted butter, evaporated milk, and corn syrup, then layer half onto a parchment-lined tin to form the base. Combine the remaining ingredients to form a smooth peppermint paste, layering it over the hardened chocolate and topping with the remaining melted chocolate mixture. Freeze, chop, and fold these festive patties into the churned ice cream for an extra special touch.

Chilling, Churning, and Freezing:

Strain the chilled ice cream base to ensure smoothness and chill thoroughly. Churn according to your ice cream maker’s guidelines, achieving a creamy consistency before folding in the chopped Peppermint Patties. Freeze to your desired firmness, allowing the flavors to meld into a perfectly balanced treat.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve this Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream in elegant bowls or festive dessert glasses, garnished with additional chocolate shavings or a sprig of mint for a visually stunning presentation. Whether as a part of your holiday dessert table or as a luxurious treat to bid farewell to the year, this ice cream will surely become a cherished recipe in your collection.

Our Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream with homemade Peppermint Patties recipe combines the comfort of chocolate with the refreshing clarity of peppermint in a creamy, dreamy dessert perfect for the holiday season. This delightful treat is a joy to make and a testament to the pleasures of homemade desserts, offering a perfect balance of flavors that can only come from your kitchen. Enjoy the process and the delicious results!

Embrace the holiday spirit with our Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream, and surprise your loved ones with this homemade delight. Don’t forget to share your festive creations with us – we’re excited to see how you bring a touch of magic to your holiday desserts!