Indulge in the perfect combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with this homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream! This decadent treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
📋 Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Ice Cream Base:
- 🥛 2 cups heavy cream
- 🥛 1 cup whole milk
- 🍫 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 🍫 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 🌿 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 🍫 4 large egg yolks
For the Peanut Butter Swirl:
- 🥜 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 🍬 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 🥛 1/4 cup heavy cream
📝 Directions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Chocolate Ice Cream Base:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder over medium heat until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they are pale and slightly thickened.
- Slowly pour about 1 cup of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
- Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 170°F or 77°C). Do not let it boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl to remove any cooked egg bits.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until completely chilled.
2️⃣ Prepare the Peanut Butter Swirl:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth and well combined.
3️⃣ Churn the Ice Cream:
- Once the chocolate ice cream base is chilled, pour it into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
4️⃣ Add the Peanut Butter Swirl:
- Transfer half of the churned ice cream to an airtight container. Dollop half of the peanut butter mixture over the ice cream.
- Use a knife or spatula to gently swirl the peanut butter into the ice cream.
- Repeat with the remaining ice cream and peanut butter mixture.
5️⃣ Freeze:
- Freeze the ice cream for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
6️⃣ Serve:
- Scoop and enjoy your rich and creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream!
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Chilling Time: 4 hours
Churning Time: 25-30 minutes
Freezing Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 6-8 servings
Calories: 350 kcal per serving
💡 Notes:
- For extra texture, you can add chocolate chips or chopped peanuts to the ice cream during the last few minutes of churning.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can pour the mixture into a shallow dish, freeze, and stir every 30 minutes until it reaches the desired consistency.