As much fun as Halloween is, I dread the candy. You know what I mean, it looks something like this:
Though that would be a light load. Even after sorting for gluten, which goes to work with ‘Dad’, and tossing anything open, each of my Trick-or-Treaters ends up with a gallon plastic bag, packed with treats. I have one child who rations her candy like the world might end; hiding it and selectively taking a piece a day. My second, the younger, has taken to mass consumption usually finding himself ‘out’ within a week. This year he has braces so the pile may be less to begin with.
I’ve always wanted to do something unique with the candy. I have friends who barter with their kids trading the sweets for a coveted object or even cash. Others would tell their tots when they were smaller that the Halloween fairy would come pick up the lion’s share of the candy a few days after Halloween…..and do what with it? Give it to the poor? Some dental offices will do trades with their patients but again what would be a good trade for the cache of well-earned candy booty, accumulated while often braving the elements? A new toothbrush? Some dental floss? It’s a tough negotiation.
I decided this year to make a communal dessert from the candy: Trick-or-Treat Ice Cream. I thought putting the most tempting of treats in the ice cream would not only make it delicious but would stop me from temptation of sneaking the mini Snickers bars. The Sweet Tarts? I can leave those alone.
This ice cream can be tailored to your favorites. I combined chopped up mini Snickers, Baby Ruth and Butterfinger candy bars along with some Reese’s Mini Peanut Buttercups and Mini Rolos. It’s packed full so not a bite passes without some candy! My objective was gluten-free but if that is not a requirement I think Kit Kats and Twix bars would be fantastic! Mix up your favorites and enjoy the aftermath of Halloween in a different form this year!
Recipe
Trick-or-Treat Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- ¾ cup granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 king size package Mini Rolos (2.2 ounces)
- 1 king size package Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (2.5 ounces)
- 2 cups chopped mini Candy Bars (I used mini Snickers, mini Baby Ruth and mini Butterfinger bars)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the cream, sugar and milk. Stirring often, heat until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat.
- Add the vanilla extract and place in the refrigerator to chill fully (at least 3 hours) or overnight.
- Pour the chilled ice cream base into an ice cream maker. Process ice cream in an ice cream maker per the manufacturer’s instructions. To prepare the ice cream without a machine, click here.
- While the ice cream is processing, combine all the candy into a large bowl and mix together.
- Line the bottom of a large 3-4 quart freezer-safe container with some of the candy. Layer on 1/3-1/2 of the ice cream; repeat until all the ingredients are in the container.
- With a large mixing spoon, fold the ingredients in together so the candy is well mixed into the soft ice cream. Seal and place in the freezer overnight.
icecy says
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Danae @ Recipe Runner says
Leftover Halloween candy is evil! However this idea of putting it in ice cream is brilliant, love it!
Toni Dash says
Danae I agree! We hand out wrapped lollipops and glow bracelets to keep the post Halloween temptation at a minimum. This ice cream though….really should not be missed!
Angela |Mind Over Batter says
First the bowls – Cute as heck!! Second – This ice cream situation!! I would pack it full of Snickers and kit Kats and peanut butter cups and… I have to stop here. It’s too dangerous to continue.
Toni Dash says
We clearly have the same taste in candy Angela! It’s a solution for the aftermath of Halloween Trick-or-Treating but doesn’t really get out of the candy! It is pretty delicious though I will confess!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Love this! May have to steal some of my kiddos candy after Halloween to make this 😉
heather @french press says
what a fun way to eat up that Halloween candy!
Nutmeg Nanny says
Love this use for all that leftover Halloween candy.
Toni Dash says
Me too. Would be great to transform it into a healthy treat but I’m not that skilled!
Beth @ The First Year says
I love having recipes that use up that leftover halloween candy!
Toni Dash says
If only I could turn it all into a salad….
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
loooove this way to use up candy! hip hip hooray for ice cream!
Toni Dash says
I agree Kayle! Everyday is a good day for ice cream!