2 egg yolks beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup milk
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup peppermint candy crushed
Directions
In a small saucepan, combine beaten egg yolks, sugar and milk. Cook
and stir over low heat until mixture is slightly thickened and coats
a metal spoon. Stir in whipping cream and 1/4 cup crushed candy.
Cool to room temperature. Pour into ice cream canister. Freeze in
ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions. When frozen,
stir in remaining crushed candy. Makes about 1 quart.
Servings: 1 quart
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Categories: Candy; Dessert; Ice Cream
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