Make creamy peppermint bark cookies and cream ice cream without an ice cream maker. This no churn recipe delivers pure holiday magic.

Peppermint Bark Cookies and Cream No Churn Ice Cream

This peppermint bark cookies and cream no churn ice cream is about to become your go-to holiday dessert. The easy recipe requires no fancy ice cream maker and no complicated steps. Just fold crushed cookies and peppermint bark into sweetened whipped cream, freeze for a few hours, and you have creamy ice cream that tastes like it came from an ice cream parlor.

The minty crunch from the peppermint bark is perfect with the chocolate cookie pieces, and the base stays soft enough to scoop straight from the freezer. Or secret spoon tastings in my case. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or just want something special after dinner, this recipe makes a beautiful and delicious dessert with minimal effort.

Why You Will Love this Peppermint Bark Cookies and Cream No Churn Ice Cream

The magic of this recipe is that you can make delicious ice cream in minutes, This no churn recipe is made with whipped heavy cream to create the same soft, scoopable texture you would get from an ice cream maker.
Peppermint bark is a favorite holiday flavor that goes beyond basic peppermint. The combination of white chocolate, crushed peppermint candies, and rich chocolate creates layers of taste and texture in every spoonful. When you add crushed chocolate sandwich cookies into the mix it takes this ice cream over the top to fabulous.
This recipe comes together in about ten minutes of active work. You whip the cream, fold in the condensed milk and mix-ins, spread everything into a pan, and let the freezer do the rest. There are no eggs to temper, no custard base to master, and no ice cream machine to clean. The simplicity makes it accessible for beginners while still delivering results that will impress seasoned home cooks.
The flavor is perfect for the holiday season. Peppermint bark is one of those seasonal treats that instantly evokes festive feelings, and when you combine it with the nostalgic appeal of cookies and cream, you create something that feels both special and comforting. This ice cream works well as a make-ahead dessert for holiday parties or as a weekend treat to enjoy with your family.
This recipe is fun to make with your kids! Let them fold int the mix-ins, and decorate the cones.

What You Need to Make No Churn Peppermint Bark Ice Cream

Creamy homemade ice cream is is easy to make and uses just a few ingredients that are readily available.

2 1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream
14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
10 Peppermint cookies, chopped`
1/2-3/4 cup chopped Ghirardelli peppermint bark chocolate candy
1-3 small candy canes broken into pieces
candy for garnish
Red and white dipped cones

How To Make No Churn Peppermint Bark Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

Line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap. Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Alternately use an electric mixer or a hand mixer. Then add the peppermint and vanilla extracts and mix for a few seconds until combined.
Pour the sweetened condensed milk into the whipped cream and fold to combine.
Add the chopped cookies and peppermint bark, gently fold to combine. Reserve a few pieces to sprinkle on the top.
Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the top with the chopped cookies, pieces of peppermint bark and candy cane pieces. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight.

Variations

Add a chocolate drizzle swirl to the ice cream base and using a knife to swirl into the ice cream mixture.
Use Oreo Cookies instead of peppermint chocolate sandwich cookies.
Skip the cookies and fold brownies into the ice cream.
Add dark chocolate chunks or a cup miniature chocolate chips.
Salted caramel sauce swirled through the peppermint bark ice cream creates a sweet salty combination.
Add crushed peppermint candy canes to the base for crunch and texture.
Make it a little boozy with two to three tablespoons of peppermint schnapps, Irish cream or creme de menthe. Fold the liqueur into the sweetened condensed milk before you combine it with the whipped cream. Do not add more than three tablespoons or the ice cream will not freeze properly.
If you do not have peppermint bark make mint chocolate chip ice cream, add chocolate chips, and a little peppermint extract to the base. You could even add green food coloring to make a festive color.
Candy cane ice cream is another easy flavor to make with just the base ice cream and chopped candy canes.

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What to Serve with No-churn Peppermint Bark Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

This ice cream is delicious on its own but works well with other desserts too.

Serve this ice cream alongside warm brownies then drizzle with hot fudge.
Chocolate lava cakes become even more decadent with a scoop of peppermint bark ice cream melting into the molten center.
Make a hot fudge sundae with this ice cream instead of vanilla ice cream. Add hot fudge and top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of crushed candy canes and a cherry on top.
Use chocolate chip cookies to make ice cream sandwiches.
Serve a bowl of ice cream with a couple of sugar cookies on the side.
Add a scoop of ice cream to a steaming cup of hot chocolate, coffee or espresso.

How to Store No Churn Peppermint Ice Cream

No churn ice cream has a shorter shelf life than ice cream from the grocery store because it has no preservatives but it will stay delicious for several weeks if store properly.

When you make the ice cream, press plastic wrap gently against the entire surface so there are no air pockets, then freeze. Freeze the ice cream for a minimum of six hours before serving, but overnight is better.

For longer storage, place ice cream in an airtight container with a lid. Place a layer of plastic wrap or parchment paper directly on the surface of the ice cream.This prevents freezer burn and keeps the texture smooth.

Homemade no churn ice cream is best eaten within two weeks. After that the peppermint bark and cookie pieces will start to get soggy.

What to do with leftover no-churn ice cream.

While peppermint bark cookies and cream ice cream rarely lasts long enough to have leftovers at my house, once in awhile we do have some.

Make milkshakes or smoothies
Ice Cream Sandwiches or brownie sundaes.
Melt a little ice cream and drizzle over chocolate cake.
Use as a coffee creamer.
Make an ice cream cake.

That’s All for Now

This peppermint bark cookies and cream ice cream is one of my favorite holiday desserts because it is so easy to make.The fact that you can create something this delicious without an ice cream maker still amazes me every time I make it. The flavor combinations perfect for the holidays, and kids and adults love it. Whether you serve it at a holiday gathering or make it for a quiet night at home, this ice cream brings a little magic to the table.

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Peppermint Bark Cookies and Cream No Churn Ice Cream