[header] How to make peppermint ice cream [title] Heat the half-and-half and sugar into a large saucepan. [step] Stir over low heat and have it simmer. [title] Beat the egg yolks in a separate bowl with a whisk, until they resemble a light yellow color. 
[title] Slowly pour the half-and-half mixture into the egg yolks. [step] Whisk quickly until well-combined and then pour it back into the saucepan.