Indulge in a sweet and savory treat with this Pig Candy Ice Cream recipe!

This unique dessert features homemade ice cream with crunchy bits of caramelized bacon, creating a delicious mix of sweet and salty flavors. It's the ultimate indulgence for bacon lovers and ice cream enthusiasts alike.

Ingredients

• 1 lb bacon
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Lay the bacon strips on the baking sheet and sprinkle with brown sugar.
3. Bake for 20-25 minutes until crispy and caramelized, then let cool and chop into small pieces.
4. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream, milk, and granulated sugar over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
6. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
7. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
8. During the last few minutes of churning, add in the chopped bacon candy.
9. Transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
10. Enjoy your Pig Candy Ice Cream topped with additional bacon candy pieces.

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