Hot Candy Cane

6 cups milk, divided
8 (1.5 ounce) chocolate-covered peppermint patties, divided
1 cup white cr me de cacao, divided (optional)
French vanilla ice cream
Peppermint sticks

Pour 3 cups milk into a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until heated through, but not boiling. Pour hot milk into blender. Add four peppermint patties; cover and process until smooth. Add 1/2 cup cr me de cacao, if desired. Pour into mugs. Top with a scoop of ice cream and garnish with peppermint sticks. Repeat process with remaining ingredients.

Makes 6 servings.