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18 December 1, 2018 Allergy Friendly

Peppermint Crunch Ice Cream

Homemade Peppermint Crunch Ice Cream is dairy free, ultra creamy and filled with peppermint candies! Just like my favorite store bought ice cream only better for you and better tasting too!

Homemade Peppermint Crunch Ice Cream is dairy free, ultra creamy and filled with peppermint candies! Just like my favorite store bought ice cream only better for you and better tasting too!

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Originally Post December 2014 – Post Updated December 2016

Say hello to my ideal Christmas dessert.

Homemade Peppermint Crunch Ice Cream is dairy free, ultra creamy and filled with peppermint candies! Just like my favorite store bought ice cream only better for you and better tasting too!

Yes, I am fully aware there may be snow on the ground, and I may have to wrap myself in a blanket and wear gloves while enjoying this cup of ice cream. But ice cream always has been and forever will be my favorite dessert.

I am completely infatuated with all things ice cream. It reminds me of being a kid. Where I would come home from school in the afternoon, scoop myself the largest bowl of Caramel Delight ice cream, doused with Hershey’s chocolate syrup, let it melt a bit then swirl it all together to make an “ice cream” soup.

I wish I was kidding.

Homemade Crunch Peppermint Ice Cream is dairy free, ultra creamy and filled with peppermint candies! Just like my favorite store bought ice cream only better for you and better tasting too!

Ice cream is my go to dessert and it’s a good thing my husband has an ice cream tooth as well because there would be times when his sweet tooth would go unheard. But granted, between the peppermint blondies and the peanut butter chocolate cookies, the past few weeks have had him on a sugar high. Who can complain? December is the month for cookies and treats!

Homemade Peppermint Crunch Ice Cream is dairy free, ultra creamy and filled with peppermint candies! Just like my favorite store bought ice cream only better for you and better tasting too!

So to curb my craving, I couldn’t get the idea of peppermint ice cream out of my mind. For years, my mom and I would buy Edy’s Slow Churned Peppermint Ice Cream and polish off the whole container in a few days. We don’t mess around.

The base of this recipe is my go to ice cream recipe as it is healthier and dairy free.  Only more of a reason to add another scoop into my bowl or enjoy another cookie. But I have to admit, my previous ice cream recipes were lacking that extreme creaminess that Edy’s had.  So after some bowls of ice cream and experimenting, I found the idea of cornstarch! A natural thickener. With a pinch, the ice cream was pure creamy bliss. No need to even let it thaw before diving in.  With each peppermint candy filled bite, my dreams had come true this Christmas! A big bowl of peppermint ice cream with room for another cookie.

Homemade Peppermint Crunch Ice Cream is dairy free, ultra creamy and filled with peppermint candies! Just like my favorite store bought ice cream only better for you and better tasting too!

Who says you can’t have your ice cream cake and eat it too?

Homemade Peppermint Crunch Ice Cream is dairy free, ultra creamy and filled with peppermint candies! Just like my favorite store bought ice cream only better for you and better tasting too!

meal prep tips:

  1. ice cream is the ideal make ahead dessert for a holiday get together! Every year, my in laws serve peppermint ice cream with brownies at Christmas Eve dinner. I make this ice cream ahead of time, then set it out 10 minutes before serving. Stress free dessert!

Peppermint Crunch Ice Cream

Homemade Peppermint Crunch Ice Cream is dairy free, ultra creamy and filled with peppermint candies! Just like my favorite store bought ice cream only better for you and better tasting too!

3 hrPrep Time

20 minCook Time

3 hr, 20 Total Time

Yields 6

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

  • 1 can full fat coconut milk
  • 1 can low fat coconut milk
  • 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons milk (coconut, almond or milk of choice)
  • 1/2 cup hard peppermint candies (or crushed candy canes), optional but recommended

Instructions

  1. In a sauce pan, add the coconut milks, extract, and maple syrup. Stir and cook until it comes to a boil. Bring to a boil then remove from heat. Let cool for a minute.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk together the cornstarch and remaining 1 1/2 Tbsp milk until it is lump free. Once the coconut milk mixture is boiling, add the cornstarch mixture and whisk.
  3. Let mixture boil for 5 to 7 minutes or until mixture is thick and creamy.
  4. Remove from the heat and place in the refrigerate to allow to cool for 3 hours or so.
  5. Then place in your ice cream maker and process due to manufactures instructions.
  6. During the last minute of churning, add the peppermint candies.
  7. Once done churning, place in container and freeze for a few hours or serve immediately for a soft serve ice cream.
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Peppermint Crunch Ice Cream

If you make this recipe, make sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #WITHSALTANDWIT. I’d love to see what you are cooking up in your kitchen!

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Categories: Allergy Friendly Tags: candies, coconut milk, dairy free, dessert, Egg Free, gluten free, ice cream, make ahead, paleo, peppermint, reduced sugar

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  1. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    December 22, 2014 at 6:57 am

    I remember you telling me about this! AND it looks JUST as good as you made it sounds....totally diggin' that coconut milk goodness! Pinned!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 22, 2014 at 7:05 am

      Yes! Girl you need it in your life. And the cornstarch trick? Totally worked! Thanks lovely!
      Reply
  2. Laura (Blogging Over Thyme) says

    December 22, 2014 at 7:02 am

    Peppermint ice cream is one of my favorite ice cream flavors ever! Love that you used coconut milk for this recipe too! I can only imagine how good this is :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 22, 2014 at 7:47 am

      Yes! Great minds think alike ;)
      Reply
  3. Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says

    December 22, 2014 at 7:33 am

    Love the recipe it is beautiful. I think this will be a great surprise for the family on Christmas.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 22, 2014 at 7:47 am

      I couldn't agree more! I can't wait to take it to our family Christmas as well! Thanks Amy!
      Reply
  4. Beth says

    December 22, 2014 at 7:49 am

    I don't care what month it is or how cold it is, I'll eat ice cream too!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 22, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      YES! Ice cream for life!!!!
      Reply
  5. Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says

    December 22, 2014 at 11:35 am

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this peppermint crunch ice cream!!! I can't wait to try it soon! :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 22, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      Yes! Isn't it amazing?! Thanks Jenn!
      Reply
  6. Suzy @ The Mediterranean Dish says

    December 22, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    Newbie here. Loved looking around your blog! And this Peppermint ice cream looks so creamy; I almost don't believe that it's a healthy creation made with coconut milk. Nice pictures!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 22, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      OH welcome! And thank you! Glad you are here :) And it most definitely doesn't taste healthy but it secretly is ;)
      Reply
  7. Rachel Cooks says

    December 22, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    Peppermint crunch ice cream is one of my favorite holiday treats -- yours looks so amazing and creamy!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 22, 2014 at 9:02 pm

      Great minds think alike then ;) Thanks Rachel!
      Reply
  8. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says

    December 22, 2014 at 4:09 pm

    This looks so amazing! I love that it's dairy free too! Pinning!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 22, 2014 at 9:02 pm

      Why thank you Sheena! It most definitely tastes pretty amazing too!
      Reply
  9. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    December 22, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    What a great dairy free treat! How fun and festive - yum!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 22, 2014 at 9:01 pm

      Thanks! It definitely helps to have some healthier treats during the holidays!
      Reply
  10. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    December 22, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    I used cornstarch for the first time in a recent ice cream recipe too and was shocked at the outcome. So creamy and no egg yolks were used! Love this Christmas spin :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 23, 2014 at 5:39 am

      I am seriously on ice cream cloud 9 because of it! Thanks Gina!
      Reply
  11. Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says

    December 23, 2014 at 1:16 am

    Ice cream in kinda awesome all year round!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 23, 2014 at 5:39 am

      I couldn't agree more, Julianne!
      Reply
  12. Katie says

    December 23, 2014 at 2:47 am

    Looks amazing Meg!!!!!!!! Happy Holidays!
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    • Meg says

      December 23, 2014 at 5:40 am

      You thanks so much Katie!! Happy Holidays to you as well!
      Reply
  13. Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says

    December 24, 2014 at 7:08 am

    I still love to make ice cream soup! This looks so yummy!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 24, 2014 at 7:51 am

      YES! So glad I am not the only one! And this one...with chocolate....SO GOOD! Thanks Jaren and happy holidays!
      Reply
  14. Laura M says

    December 1, 2015 at 10:43 am

    I was searching the web for a dairy free version of a peppermint cookie recipe when I came across your ice cream recipe... how exciting!!! I had to give up milk and cheese a year and a half ago due to migraines and have been mourning pizza and ice cream. I've been trying the imitations available in the stores, but haven't found much to play with. Time to pull out my ice cream maker!!! Thanks much!!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 1, 2015 at 7:54 pm

      I am so glad to have helped out! I just found out I have to eliminate dairy again from my diet due to my little guy and just told my husband today that I am going to make this ice cream again! Enjoy!
      Reply
  15. Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says

    December 13, 2016 at 6:27 am

    This ice cream looks creamy, fluffy and such a crowd-pleaser! I love all things peppermint, so this ice cream really is perfection! Since it's healthier, all the more reason to scoop more than one serving :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 13, 2016 at 2:13 pm

      Thank you so much! And yes...more please ;)
      Reply
  16. Meg | Meg is Well says

    December 13, 2016 at 10:04 am

    Crunchy peppermint ice cream was always the extra special treat I got a friends house. For some reason my parents never bought it but I would get so excited when I got to eat it. I have to come up with a vegan dessert for a dinner party so this will be a life saver!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 13, 2016 at 1:54 pm

      Oh I hope this works then! Thanks Meg!
      Reply
  17. Amanda - RunToTheFinish says

    December 13, 2016 at 10:08 am

    wohooo what a fun dairy free option for me!!I love peppermint and this is such a fun option
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 13, 2016 at 2:14 pm

      Why thank you Amanda!
      Reply
  18. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    December 13, 2016 at 10:17 am

    LOVE this flavor! So fun with all of those beautiful old fashioned candies!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 13, 2016 at 1:41 pm

      Thanks so much Emily!
      Reply
  19. Shinee says

    December 13, 2016 at 11:26 am

    Umm, dairy free? Looks so lusciously creamy! I love coconut, so I know it'll be my favorite!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 13, 2016 at 1:39 pm

      Oh thank so much Shinee!
      Reply
  20. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

    December 13, 2016 at 11:38 am

    I've never had dairy-free ice cream before -- with the coconut milk, does it take on a coconut flavor?
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 13, 2016 at 1:31 pm

      Hi Lisa! No it doesn't strongly taste like coconut! If you really hate coconut, then you may but I can never taste it. Thanks!
      Reply
      • Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

        December 13, 2016 at 5:07 pm

        I don't hate coconut -- love it, just curious!
        Reply
        • Meg says

          December 13, 2016 at 6:05 pm

          OH I am with you! Gotta love me some coconut! Thanks Lisa!
          Reply
  21. Matt @ Plating Pixels says

    December 13, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    Recipes like this get me so excited for the holiday season! Your photos are absolutely stunning too!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 13, 2016 at 1:53 pm

      Oh thank you so much Matt!
      Reply
  22. Jenn says

    December 13, 2016 at 12:39 pm

    The texture looks spot on - so creamy!! My husband would LOVE this! His favorite ice cream is Peppermint and he goes through tons of it each holiday season. I would feel much better about him indulging in this dairy free version!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 13, 2016 at 1:13 pm

      Oh then you have to make this for him ;) Thanks Jenn!!
      Reply
  23. Kat says

    December 13, 2016 at 1:01 pm

    Oh my lanta this looks and sounds incredible. I love that you made it dairy-free by using coconut milks. I adore those! This end product looks unbelievably creamy as well.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 13, 2016 at 2:01 pm

      Thanks so much Kat! And yes...so creamy!
      Reply
  24. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    December 13, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    Peppermint ice cream is a staple of the holidays! This will be PERFECT for those who can't have dairy!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 17, 2016 at 8:11 am

      I agree! It doesn't sit well with me so I love having another option! Thanks Susie!
      Reply
  25. Liz says

    December 13, 2016 at 3:54 pm

    Holy yum! This looks incredible, I think I could eat one or two servings of this! My husband will love this too!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 17, 2016 at 8:11 am

      I could eat those with ya! Thanks Liz!
      Reply
  26. Emily Kyle says

    December 13, 2016 at 5:24 pm

    I love this healthier alternative! Perfect for the holidays!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 13, 2016 at 6:05 pm

      Thank you so much Emily!
      Reply
  27. Lindsay Cotter says

    December 13, 2016 at 7:26 pm

    This looks so creamy and delicious! It's always a good time for ice cream like this! And the peppermint flavor is perfect for this time of year!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 17, 2016 at 8:11 am

      It is super creamy! Thanks Lindsay!
      Reply
  28. Taylor Kiser says

    December 13, 2016 at 7:48 pm

    Gorgeous photos! This peppermint crunch ice cream looks ahhmazing! Would love a big bowl of it right now!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 17, 2016 at 8:06 am

      Why thank you Taylor! I wish we could enjoy one together!
      Reply
  29. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

    December 14, 2016 at 11:10 am

    Peppermint ice cream is hands down one of my favorite things about Christmas!!! This looks amazing.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 17, 2016 at 8:02 am

      So glad I am not alone! Thanks Julie!
      Reply
  30. Alisa Fleming says

    December 14, 2016 at 11:34 am

    Yes! Peppermint dairy-free ice cream has been on my bucket list! Such a must for the holidays. Yours looks sooooo creamy!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 17, 2016 at 8:06 am

      Oh I hope you enjoy it! Thanks Alisa!
      Reply
  31. Laura says

    December 15, 2016 at 8:22 am

    I eat ice cream all year long! I love making homemade out of coconut milk...so rich and creamy!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 16, 2016 at 9:28 am

      So glad I am not alone! Thanks Laura!
      Reply
  32. annie says

    December 15, 2016 at 4:28 pm

    I love-love-love melty ice cream. And this ice cream reminds me of my nana on so many levels, especially now at Christmas time. I wish I could share a bowl with her now.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 17, 2016 at 8:01 am

      So glad I am not the only one! Ha! Thanks Annie!
      Reply
  33. Maria says

    December 18, 2016 at 10:22 pm

    Peppermint and coconut milk based ice-cream sound like a wonderful combination. If I may ask, where did you find those adorable little peppermints? They are almost pin-striped:) I don't think I have seen around, but maybe I just don't know where to look:)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 19, 2016 at 8:40 am

      I believe I found them from Sprouts! I thought they were so festive! Thanks Maria!
      Reply

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