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Candy Cane Jo-Jo Ice Cream

This copycat Trader Joe’s Candy Cane Jo-Jo Ice Cream is nearly identical to the store bought variety! Smooth and creamy with both vanilla and peppermint ice creams, it has plenty of crushed peppermint jo-jo cookies and a generous swirl of chocolate ganache. Finish it with crushed candy cane for a pop of holiday goodness. 
Course: Holiday
Cuisine: Dessert, ice cream
Keyword: candy cane, copycat, copycat trader joes, ice cream, no churn, peppermint, trader joes
Servings: 10

Ingredients

FOR THE GANACHE:

  • ½ Cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips or Chunks
  • ¼ Cup Heavy Cream

FOR THE ICE CREAM:

  • 1 ½ Cups Heavy Cream, measured then whipped
  • ½ Cup Half and Half
  • 1 Tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 14 Ounce Can of Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 Teaspoon Pure Peppermint Extract
  • 15 Candy Cane Jo-Jo’s, regular or gluten free
  • Red Food Coloring, optional
  • Crushed Candy Canes, optional

Instructions

  • To make the ganache: warm the cream in the microwave on high for 30-45 seconds. Be cautious as the cream will be hot. Place the chips in the bowl and allow to sit for five minutes. Whisk until smooth and set aside to cool to room temperature, about 20-30 minutes. 
  • To make the ice cream : Whip the cream until still peaks form. Set aside. Prepare an 8-inch pan, round or square, by lining it with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a medium sized bowl, combine the half and half, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla and whisk well. Fold in whipped cream until smooth and lump-free.
  • Divide the ice cream mixture into two bowls, and save 2 tablespoon in a third small bowl. Add the peppermint extract to one of the medium bowls, and mix well. Add a drop or two of red food coloring to the small bowl, and mix until color is evenly incorporated. 
  • Swirl half of the the vanilla and half of the peppermint ice cream together into your prepared pan. Pour half of the ganache over the ice cream, and gently swirl it in. Repeat with the remaining vanilla and peppermint ice creams, and add the crushed cookies. Swirl in the red ice cream batter and Sprinkle with crushed candy cane if desired. 
  • Freeze for several hours or overnight until set. Serve and enjoy! Store covered in the freezer for up to three weeks. Enjoy!

Notes

See blog for dietary subs on gluten and dairy. This ice cream can easily be made fully vegan.