Indulge in this decadent homemade peanut butter cup ice cream, perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers. Creamy, smooth, and packed with chunks of peanut butter cups, it’s a frozen treat that’s easy to make and guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup (optional for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare the ice cream base:
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir constantly until the peanut butter melts and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract and pinch of salt. Let it cool to room temperature. - Chill the mixture:
Once cooled, cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. This helps develop a rich, creamy texture. - Churn the ice cream:
After chilling, pour the peanut butter mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually about 20-30 minutes). - Add mix-ins:
During the last 5 minutes of churning, add the chopped mini peanut butter cups and peanut butter chips, allowing them to mix evenly throughout the ice cream. - Freeze to firm up:
Transfer the churned ice cream into an airtight container, drizzle chocolate syrup over the top (if desired), and gently swirl with a spoon. Freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up before serving. - Serve:
Scoop into bowls or cones, and enjoy your creamy, indulgent peanut butter cup ice cream!
This recipe delivers a rich blend of peanut butter and chocolate, with the perfect balance of creamy texture and crunchy peanut butter cup chunks!