Peppermint ice cream and eggnog floats

Nothing is more festive than peppermint ice cream and eggnog. We combined the two to create the most over-the-top float. This is one delicious drink.

Peppermint ice cream and eggnog float recipe

Yields 1 drink

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup chocolate peppermint ice cream
• 1/2 cup eggnog
• Whipped cream
• Holiday sprinkles

Directions: 

1. In one short, glass add ice cream and then top with eggnog.
2. Add whipped cream to the top and add holiday sprinkles.

Chocolate peppermint ice cream recipe

Slightly adapted from Allrecipes

Yields 2 quarts

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips, chopped into tiny pieces
• 1/2 cup crushed candy canes

Directions:

1. In a large bowl add whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, salt, vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
2. Whisk together until the sugar is fully dissolved.
3. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer’s directions.
4. After the ice cream is done processing, stir in chopped chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
5. Add to a freezer-safe container and let harden for at least 4 hours.

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