Holiday Ice cream Loaf

By Pat Duran
@kitchenChatter

I have used this recipe so many times using different kinds of ice cream and cookie crumbs- it has become tradition for every holiday.
Pumpkin for Thanksgiving
Pepermint for Christmas
Mint Chip for St Patrick's Day..etc
Orginal recipe from Eagle Brand.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote

Comments:

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Serves:

12 servings

Prep:

15 Min

Ingredients

2 c: finely crushed chocolate sandwich cookies(20)
3 or 4 Tbsp: unsalted butter,melted
1 c: crushed peppermint candy, divided
1/4 c: water
14 oz: can sweetened condensed milk
1 to 2 dash(es): red food coloring
2 c: heavy cream, whipped (do not use thawed dairy whipped topping)

How to Make Holiday Ice cream Loaf

Step-by-Step

1Line a loaf pan with foil, extending over sides of pan. Combine cookie crumbs and butter, press firmly into bottom and partway up sides of pan.
2Blend 1/4 cup peppermint candy and water in a blender until candy dissolves.

Combine milk,food coloring,1/2 cup of crushed peppermint candy and the peppermint liquid; mix well.
3Fold in whipped cream and remaining 1/4 cup crushed candy. Pour into prepared pan. Cover.

Freeze at least 6 hours or overnight.
To serve , remove from pan, peel off foil gently and slice. Garnish with chocolate leaves and whipped cream, if desired.