Peppermint Stick Ice Cream with Hot Fudge Sauce 🍨🍫

Peppermint Stick Ice Cream with Hot Fudge Sauce 🍨🍫

A festive and refreshing dessert with a rich chocolatey finish!

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Ingredients (Serves 6-8)

For the Peppermint Stick Ice Cream:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 4-5 drops red food coloring (optional, for a pink hue)
• ¾ cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

For the Hot Fudge Sauce:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
• 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

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Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Peppermint Ice Cream

1. In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and peppermint extract until sugar dissolves.
2. Add food coloring if using.
3. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
4. In the last 5 minutes of churning, mix in crushed peppermint candies.
5. Transfer to a container, cover, and freeze for at least 4 hours.

2️⃣ Make the Hot Fudge Sauce

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, butter, cocoa powder, and sugar. Stir until smooth.
2. Add chocolate chips and continue stirring until melted.
3. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla and salt.

3️⃣ Assemble & Serve

1. Scoop peppermint ice cream into bowls or cones.
2. Drizzle generously with warm hot fudge sauce.
3. Top with extra crushed candy canes or whipped cream for extra flair!

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Make It Extra Special!

🍫 Boozy Twist: Add a splash of peppermint schnapps to the fudge sauce!
🍫 Brownie Bliss: Serve over warm chocolate brownies.
🍫 Cookie Sandwich: Place between chocolate cookies for a peppermint ice cream sandwich!

A cool, creamy, minty, and chocolatey dream dessert! ❄️🍫🍬