Pink Peppermint Ice
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If you grew up eating the iconic Pink Peppermint Ice from Fannie May, then you will love this homemade version! These simple white chocolate and peppermint candies use organic ingredients and make a sweet gift for any holiday.
If you love making homemade candy as much as I do, be sure to check out some of my other favorites like my Mint Meltaways, Dark Chocolate Coconut Squares, or my Vegan Dark Chocolate Mini Peanut Butter Cups.

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What is Pink Peppermint Ice?
Pink Peppermint Ice is a candy that was created and originally sold at Fannie May Candies. It is a white chocolate square candy that is filled with peppermint crunch and colored pastel pink. They served three small squares in little candy cups inside a box of chocolates, so you got three candies in one. The smooth white chocolate, cool peppermint flavor, and subtle crunch of the candies is what makes these candies delicious.
Because I grew up in Chicago, Fannie May was a part of our holidays. It was the only time of year that we got to enjoy the delicious confections of this iconic candy shop. Pink Peppermint Ice was a part of all our Christmas celebrations and sometimes even Valentine's Day. But, when Fannie May filed chapter 11 and then was bought, many of their original menu items disappeared, the Pink Peppermint Ice being one of them.
So, I have made my own version of of Pink Peppermint Ice that has much better ingredients than the iconic Fannie May. This super simple candy recipe is made with just four ingredients! And this pastel pink candy is the perfect homemade gift for anyone on Christmas or Valentine's Day. If you'd like to wrap them up I used a candy cup (same size as mini cupcake liners) and put in three pieces per cup, just like Fannie May used to do. Then I put a four cups into a cute little box and tied it with a ribbon.
This easy Pink Peppermint Ice recipe tastes just like the iconic original, but even better because I use organic ingredients! These little bite sized candies are peppermint white chocolate with the traditional crunch that makes them so addicting!


Why You'll Love This Recipe
Nostalgic: If you grew up going to Fannie May, then this candy will be incredibly nostalgic for you!
Organic Ingredients: This recipe uses simple organic ingredients, making it much better for you than the traditional Fannie May candies were! This recipe has no artificial colors and only 4 ingredients!
Easy: I love how easy this recipe for Pink Peppermint Ice is! This doesn't take very long to make and it only has a few simple ingredients.
Perfect for Holidays: Pink Peppermint Ice is a perfect candy for the holidays. It's filled with crushed candy canes for that signature peppermint flavor and it's colored organically pastel pink with those little peppermint pieces sticking out. This makes a great filler to any holiday cookie box!

Ingredients
- White Chocolate: I use organic white chocolate bars that I've chopped into small pieces or I use organic white chocolate circles.
- Peppermint Extract: I use organic peppermint extract for just a hint of mint.
- Pink Dye: For naturally pink candy without artificial colors, I'm using organic beet powder, but Suncore Foods Organic Pink Dye also works too!
- Candy Canes: I use organic candy canes in this recipe that have been crushed up.


Tools Needed
- Scale: Always use a digital food scale for the best results.
- Heatproof Mixing Bowl: You'll need a heatproof mixing bowl to melt the chocolate.
- Small Pot: If you are tempering the chocolate or want to melt the chocolate using a double boiler method, you'll need a small pot. If you're just. melting in the microwave, then you don't need this.
- Chocolate Thermometer: If you are tempering the chocolate, then a chocolate thermometer is a must. IF you are not tempering, then you don't need this. Tempering is optional.
- Square Candy Mold: I'm using a Square Candy Mold for these for their iconic shape.
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
To create a double boiler, fill a small saucepan with about 1 inch of water. Place a heatproof bowl on top, do not let the bowl touch the water. Add about 80% of the white chocolate into the heatproof bowl and melt until it reaches 100°F on a chocolate thermometer. Remove from heat and add in the remaining 20% of chocolate and let it come down to 89°F. (If you don't want to temper the chocolate, you can just melt in a microwave safe bowl, doing 30 second intervals, stirring between each one to prevent burning).
Step 2
Add in the beet and powder peppermint extract and stir to combine completely. Then add in the peppermint crunch and stir to combine completely.
Step 3
Pour the white chocolate mixture into the candy molds, only filling them about half way. Place the tray on a baking sheet, so they set up evenly. Place the baking sheet in the freezer to set the chocolate and so they will remove easily from the molds. Allow to set for a couple hours, then remove candy from molds.




FAQ's
Yes, you can use milk or dark chocolate if you prefer. If you use either of these, just omit the pink dye.
Store in a cool, dry place or in the fridge or freezer.
No, this part is optional. If you don't temper the chocolate, then you may just want to store in the fridge to prevent them from sweating.

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Pink Peppermint Ice
Ingredients
- 226 grams white chocolate (finely chopped)
- ¼ teaspoon beet powder
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 50 grams crushed candy canes
Instructions
- To create a double boiler, fill a small saucepan with about 1 inch of water. Place a heatproof bowl on top, do not let the bowl touch the water. Add about 80% of the white chocolate into the heatproof bowl and melt until it reaches 100°F on a chocolate thermometer. Remove from heat and add in the remaining 20% of chocolate and let it come down to 89°F. (If you don't want to temper the chocolate, you can just melt in a microwave safe bowl, doing 30 second intervals, stirring between each one to prevent burning).
- Add in the beet and powder peppermint extract and stir to combine completely. Then add in the peppermint crunch and stir to combine completely.
- Pour the white chocolate mixture into the candy molds, only filling them about half way. Place the tray on a baking sheet, so they set up evenly. Place the baking sheet in the freezer to set the chocolate and so they will remove easily from the molds. Allow to set for a couple hours, then remove candy from molds.
- Store in a cool dry place, or in the fridge.
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I’m not a big fan of white chocolate but my husband loves peppermint bark so tried these. They were creamy with a nice crunch. Very tasty.