If you’re a fan of the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter, this chocolate peanut butter ice cream recipe is the perfect indulgent treat!
Whether you enjoy it in a cone, a bowl, or straight from the tub, it is sure to please. It’s hard to resist velvety smooth chocolate ice cream with sweet swirls of peanut butter!
Perfect Ice Cream for chocolate peanut butter lovers!
I am obsessed with any chocolate and peanut butter combination, and ice cream is one of my favorite treats, so it’s only natural that I came up with a recipe that incorporates both.
To come up with the peanut butter chocolate base, I adapted my recipe for burnt almond fudge ice cream. I added some peanut butter to it, and I love the boost of peanut butter flavor.
The peanut butter swirls take it up a notch. You guys, they are simply divine!
Whether you’re a chocolate lover, a peanut butter enthusiast, or simply someone who enjoys a delicious homemade ice cream, this chocolate peanut butter ice cream is sure to please.
How to make homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream
- ICE CREAM MIXTURE – In a large sauce pan, whisk together the cocoa powder and sweetened condensed milk. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and creamy.
Remove from the heat and whisk in the peanut butter, then the milk, cream, and vanilla. Cover and chill until very cold, 4-5 hours. - PEANUT BUTTER MIXTURE – Stir together the peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
- CHURN – Pour the cold chocolate mixture into the bowl of an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- FREEZE – Layer the churned ice cream and the cold chunks of peanut butter in a freezer-safe container. I love this insulated ice cream container!
Freeze for at least 3 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
I love to top my ice cream with peanut butter sauce, or a drizzle of melted peanut butter. Delish!
PRO TIPS:
- For the creamiest, best ice cream, you need to use heavy cream or whipping cream. Light cream (half & half) can lead to ice crystals in your ice cream.
- To speed up the chilling process, you can place the bowl of ice cream mixture in an ice bath.
VARIATIONS:
- For a darker chocolate ice cream, you can either add additional cocoa powder or some semi-sweet chocolate chips to the sweetened condensed milk before cooking.
- Using chunky instead of smooth peanut butter adds a nice bit of crunch.
- You can’t go wrong stirring in chopped peanut butter cups after churning the ice cream.
MORE HOMEMADE ICE CREAM RECIPES:
- Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe with Sweetened Condensed Milk
- No Egg Vanilla Ice Cream
- Creamy Chocolate Oreo Ice Cream
- Chocolate Cookie Dough Ice Cream
- Peach Ice Cream Recipe
- Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream
Ingredients
Ice Cream:
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup 2% milk or whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
Peanut Butter Swirls:
- ⅓ cup peanut butter heaping
- 3 Tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Ice Cream Base: Combine sweetened condensed milk and cocoa in a large saucepan. Over medium-low heat, cook and stir till smooth and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Whisk in the peanut butter until the mixture is smooth. Then whisk in the milk, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 4-5 hours or until very cold.
- Peanut Butter Swirl: Combine the peanut butter and powdered sugar in a small bowl. Stir until smooth. Chill while the ice cream churns.
- Churn ice cream in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it is soft serve consistency
- In a freezer-friendly container, layer the chocolate mixture and dollops of the peanut butter swirl. Freeze for 3-4 hours, or until hard enough to scoop.
Notes
- Makes about 1 1/2 quarts.
Nutrition
Whether you’re enjoying it on a hot summer day or as a comforting dessert after a long day, this chocolate peanut butter ice cream is pure bliss!
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Made this today. DIVINE!!!! Might be one of my favorite homemade ice creams yet. Thanks for the recipe!
Your ice cream looks amazing!