White Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream

Nothing says holiday cheer like White Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream! This homemade version of a seasonal favorite, features our decadent Peppermint White Chocolate Spread, a hint of our Peppermint Extract, and a swirl of our Natural Ruby Red Food Color. 

Making ice cream at home lets you take charge of every ingredient. Many store-bought options are filled with preservatives, artificial colors, and extra sugars. But with this DIY recipe, you know exactly what’s going in. And the best part? It's super easy to make! No complicated equipment or endless ingredients needed.

The refreshing kick of peppermint combined with the smooth, luscious taste of white chocolate creates a delightful balance of flavors that feels like a winter wonderland in your mouth. And the hint of Ruby Red Food Color adds that extra festive flair, making it a perfect dessert for holiday gatherings or cozy nights by the fire. So, why settle for anything less than magical this holiday season? Whip up your own batch of White Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream and bring a little extra sparkle to your winter festivities.

Ingredients

• 14 oz. (1 can) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tsp. Amoretti® Vanilla Madagascar Bourbon European Style Extract
• 1 tsp. Amoretti® Peppermint Extract
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 tsp Amoretti® Natural Ruby Red Food Color (optional)
• 1/2 cup Amoretti® Peppermint White Chocolate Spread
• 1/2 cup crushed peppermints

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, add in the sweetened condensed milk, salt, Amoretti® Vanilla Madagascar Bourbon European Style Extract and Amoretti® Peppermint Extract, whisk until combined and then set aside. 
2. In a large bowl using a hand or stand mixer add the heavy whipping cream and Amoretti® Natural Ruby Red Food Color, mix until stiff peaks form. 
3. Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the sweetened condensed milk then fold the remaining whipped cream in until just combined. 
4. In a microwave safe bowl, add the Amoretti® Peppermint White Chocolate Spread and microwave for about 30 seconds until smooth and pourable.
5. In a 9x5 loaf pan, scoop 1/3 of your ice cream mixture and smooth out, then pour in 1/3 of you melted Amoretti® Peppermint White Chocolate Spread and top a third of your crushed peppermints. Using a toothpick or butter knife swirl the toppings into the ice cream. Repeat for all remaining ingredients. 
6. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the surface of the ice cream and freeze for at least 8 hours.
7. Serve and enjoy!