Peppermint Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk, divided
• 2 large egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
• 2/3 cup crushed peppermint candies (about 26 candies)

Preparation

1. 1. Combine 1 1/4 cups reduced-fat milk and egg yolks in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring with a whisk. Cook over medium heat 9 minutes or until mixture is slightly thick and coats the back of a spoon, stirring constantly (do not boil). Cool egg mixture slightly.
2. 2. Combine remaining 1 1/4 cups reduced-fat milk, vanilla, and condensed milk in a large bowl. Gradually add egg mixture, stirring with a whisk. Cover and chill thoroughly. Stir in crushed candies. Pour mixture into the freezer can of an ice-cream freezer; freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Spoon ice cream into a freezer-safe container; cover and freeze 1 hour or until firm.
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4. Young Chefs can:
5. Count out candies
6. Add crushed candies
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8. Older Chefs can:
9. Unwrap candies, and measure crushed candies
10. Pour mixture into ice-cream freezer