Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Recipe
Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream wraps peanut butter richness in every creamy swirl, with soft chunks of candy folded in for a dreamy, homemade dessert that’s ready for scooping.
Servings: 8
Calories: 417kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 2/3 cups half & half
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter heaping
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups mini or chopped peanut butter cups
Peanut Butter Swirl
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup
- 1/4 cup half & half
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Assemble the blender. Add the sugar, half & half, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt to the blender jar. Blend for 1–2 minutes or until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Pour into an airtight container and refrigerate for 2–3 hours.
- Meanwhile, to make the swirl, combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepan set over low heat. Cook until the sugar and peanut butter become smooth and creamy. Remove from the heat and refrigerate for the remaining time.
- Once the ice cream base has chilled, pour mixture into the ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (it took about 28 minutes in my KitchenAid attachment).
- Gently fold in the peanut butter cups. Place half of the ice cream into an airtight freezer-safe container. Drizzle the peanut butter over the top. Continue by layering the remaining ice cream over top and drizzling the remaining peanut butter over it. Place in the freezer to firm up for 2–4 hours.
Notes
Recipe adapted from David Lebovitz, The Perfect Scoop
-Homemade ice cream can feel like an all-day process. I usually make the base in the morning, chill it, churn it around lunchtime, then freeze it and enjoy it after dinner.
Once churned and layered, STORE Triple Peanut Butter Ice Cream in an airtight freezer-safe container. It will keep well in the freezer for about 1–2 weeks.
For longer storage, make sure your container is tightly sealed to prevent freezer burn. Before serving, let it sit out at room temperature for 5–10 minutes so it scoops easily.
Nutrition
Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 314IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 1mg
