Peppermint Mocha Ice Cream
Peppermint mocha ice cream is a great way to enjoy your favorite Christmas flavors in a cold and creamy bowl of ice cream.
Servings: 6 servings (about 1.5 quarts)
Ingredients
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1½ cup whole milk
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Combine the cream, milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a small saucepan. Warm the mixture over medium heat, whisking frequently, just until the sugar and the cocoa dissolve. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla and peppermint extracts. Stir to combine and cool to room temperature.
- When ready to churn, whisk the mixture again, and pour the mixture into the ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Transfer the finished ice cream to an airtight container and place it in the freezer until ready to serve. Serve with chocolate shavings on top, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 974IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 0.1mg