This chocolate peanut butter ice cream recipe is made with 4 simple ingredients, made without an ice cream machine, takes 10 minutes to prep, and is extremely creamy.
Chocolate and peanut butter are one of the best flavor combinations out there, so we thought that it would be an amazing flavor for ice cream, and were so right! I can't wait for you to try this recipe out.
If you like chocolate recipes as we do, you should check out our double chocolate banana bread, chewy and fudgy brownies, best ever chocolate cake, chewy double chocolate cookies, and our easy chocolate cupcakes!
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Why this recipe works
- It's super easy to make.
- You have full control over the toppings and how much ice cream you would like to make.
- You only need a few simple ingredients for this recipe.
- You don’t need an ice cream machine or any expensive props to make this recipe.
- You can customize this recipe and make your favorite flavors!
Ingredients
Before you start to make this peanut butter chocolate ice cream recipe, measure and prepare your ingredients so the cooking process will go smoothly and easily.
Heavy whipping cream- you will need 2 cups of heavy whipping cream whipped into stiff peaks.
Peanut butter- any kind of peanut butter will work for this recipe, natural, processed, chunky, or smooth. We prefer to use smooth store-bought peanut butter.
Condensed milk– the second ingredient for this recipe Is condensed milk, you will need 1 cup of your favorite brand of condensed milk.
Cocoa powder- we like to use Dutch cocoa powder, it gives a richer chocolate taste. Regular cocoa powder will work great as well.
Chocolate chips (optional) – we like to top the chocolate ice cream with chocolate chips for extra chocolate and a fun crunch. This step is completely optional.
Peanut butter cups- we like adding chunks of peanut butter cups on top. This step is optional.
Instructions
In a big mixing bowl, add the heavy cream. Whip it with an electric hand mixer for 5-8 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
Into a medium mixing bowl, add the condensed milk, cocoa powder (sift please!), and peanut butter, and whip on low speed until well combined.
Add the heavy cream mixture to the peanut butter and chocolate mixture and mix until combined.
Transfer the ice cream mixture into a freezer-friendly container (we used a metal loaf pan).
Smooth out the top and top with peanut butter cup chunks. Cover the container with plastic wrap and place the container in the freezer for at least 4 hours. Once frozen, scoop with an ice cream scooper and serve!
Expert Tips
- Sift the cocoa powder! Cocoa powder tends to have lumps in it so we always sift the cocoa powder before adding it to the ice cream mixture.
- Keep your bowl, whisks, and your ingredients cold. Cold cream whipped faster and better!
- Don't try to replace one of the ingredients with lower-fat ingredients. The heavy cream is essential in this recipe and is what makes this recipe foolproof.
- Add some add-ins! Make this ice cream your own and add your favorite flavors and add-ins like salted caramel, brownies pieces, chocolate chunks, nuts, edible cookie dough, M&M's, etc.
Faq's
When taking the ice cream out of the freezer, it can be too hard to scoop and eat. We suggest taking the container out of the freezer and placing it at room temperature for about 10 minutes. When the ice cream is softened, serve it as you’d like.
The ice cream will last for up to 2 months stored in the freezer in an airtight freezer-friendly container.
No! this recipe doesn’t require an ice cream maker or an ice cream machine! All you will need is a mixing bowl, an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer, and a loaf pan!
Storing
Store this ice cream in the freezer for up to 2 months. Make sure that you cover it with plastic wrap tightly so it won't absorb the freezer flavors.
Serving ideas
Serve this ice cream with whipped cream and chocolate syrup or caramel syrup. Another way to serve the ice cream is with homemade crepes or pancakes!
Yes, you can add any of your favorite toppings to this recipe! You can add a crushed chocolate bar, crushed chocolate cookies, caramel sauce, white chocolate chips, nuts, etc.
Variations
Add-ins- add your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips, m&m's, peanut butter swirl, etc.
Substitutions
Dairy-free - replace the heavy whipping cream with vegan heavy whipping cream, and replace the condensed milk with vegan condensed milk. Cocoa powder and chocolate chips are vegan, so you won’t need to replace them.
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📖 Recipe
Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream (no churn)
Ingredients
- 2 cups Heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup Sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup Cocoa powder
- ½ cup Peanut butter
- 4 Peanut butter cups chopped
Instructions
- In a big mixing bowl, add the heavy cream. Whip it with an electric hand mixer for 5-8 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
- Into a medium mixing bowl, add the condensed milk, cocoa powder (sift please!), and peanut butter, and whip on low speed until well combined.
- Add the heavy cream mixture to the peanut butter and chocolate mixture and mix until combined.
- Transfer the ice cream mixture into a freezer-friendly container (we used a metal loaf pan).
- the top and top with peanut butter cup chunks. Cover the container with plastic wrap and place the container in the freezer for at least 4 hours. Once frozen, scoop with an ice cream scooper and serve!
Notes
- Sift the cocoa powder! Cocoa powder tends to have lumps in it so we always sift the cocoa powder before adding it to the ice cream mixture.
- Keep your bowl, whisks, and your ingredients cold. Cold cream whipped faster and better!
- Don't try to replace one of the ingredients with lower fat ingredients. The heavy cream is very important in this recipe and what makes this recipe foolproof.
- Add some add-ins! Make this ice cream your own and add your favorite flavors and add-ins like salted caramel, brownies pieces, chocolate chunks, nuts, edible cookie dough, M&M's, etc.
Jenna
This ice cream is so creamy and turned out great!