holiday ice cream loaf

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Feb 1, 2012

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.

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups finely crushed chocolate sandwich cookies(20)
  • 3 or 4 tablespoons unsalted butter,melted
  • 1 cup crushed peppermint candy, divided
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 14 ounces can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 to 2 dashes red food coloring
  • 2 cups heavy cream, whipped (do not use thawed dairy whipped topping)

How To Make holiday ice cream loaf

  • Step 1
    Line 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.
  • Step 2
    Blend 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.
  • Step 3
    Fold 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.

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