Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream with a decadent Peanut Butter Swirl. A homemade treat that combines the classic flavors of chocolate and peanut butter in a delightful frozen dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Add-Ins:
- ¾ cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter, slightly melted for swirling
Instructions
- Prepare the Ice Cream Base: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cream, milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Heat until warm, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and chill for at least 4 hours.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn following the manufacturer’s instructions. Add chopped peanut butter cups during the last few minutes.
- Swirl in Peanut Butter: Transfer half of the churned ice cream to a container, drizzle with half of the melted peanut butter, and swirl gently. Repeat with the remaining ice cream and peanut butter.
- Freeze: Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter for a thinner swirl or regular creamy peanut butter for a thicker ribbon.
- For added texture, fold in chopped peanuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling and freezing time)
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Ice Cream Maker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
