Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream
A rich and creamy ice cream that perfectly blends the indulgent flavors of chocolate and peanut butter, punctuated with chunks of peanut butter cups. Ideal for a luxurious treat on a hot summer day or as a delightful dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (churning time)
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 quart 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped peanut butter cups
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and peanut butter until well blended.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Five minutes before churning is complete, add the chopped peanut butter cups.
- Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze until firm, typically about 2-3 hours.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, strain the mixture before churning.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, freeze the mixture and whisk every 30 minutes until frozen.
- Substitute with vegan alternatives for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 300-350 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg