This creamy peanut butter ice cream with chopped peanut butter cups will be your new summer favorite! It’s no cook and egg free, which means you can make the ice cream base in the blender and be on your way to making homemade ice cream.
I love ice cream, but I don’t love leftover egg whites. Most of the time, I end up tossing them. Yes, I’ve tried freezing them and keeping them in my freezer, but I end up with so many, it’s insane. I should plan better and incorporate those egg whites into meringue or even breading for baked coconut shrimp. However, I’m not usually on top of my game like that, so instead I opted to go egg free with my Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream. Not only is it great for those with egg allergies (which I don’t have but I know others do), I don’t have to worry about throwing away egg whites. Win win. Because there are no eggs involved, you don’t have to cook the base either. Just throw everything into a blender then freeze. Win win win.
This ice cream is so simple to make, it’s almost a joke. Throw your ingredients into a blender then freeze. No cooking, no stirring, no wondering what to do with those extra egg whites. Just blend and freeze. You can use your ice cream maker or you can follow this guide on how to freeze ice cream by hand.
I’m a huge fan of peanut butter cups, so I chopped up a whole bunch and added them when the ice cream was only a few minutes away from being done.
Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream
Yield:
1
Prep Time: 5 minutes Freeze Time: Overnight
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup chopped peanut butter cups
Instructions
- In a blender, blend the peanut butter, sugar, cream, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Refrigerate the mixture until cold, at least 1 hour.
- Once cold, churn the ice cream mixture according to your ice cream machine's instructions. During the last few minutes of churning, add the peanut butter cups. Freeze until firm, preferably overnight.
Notes
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Source: Adapted from The Perfect Scoop
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Jen @JuanitasCocina says
Happy #IceCreamWeek, honey!!! :D
Carla says
It’s finally here! Happy #icecreamweek !
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says
No churn, no egg ice cream is like heaven. I, too, forgot to process it every hour, and once did it after a nine hour stay in the freezer, and it turned out great. Peanut butter and chocolate, how much better can it get?! Awesome!
Carla says
Yup, no problems here! I’m glad I can still make ice cream and not have an extra appliance hanging around. Thanks Paula :)
Family Foodie says
There are no other words…. Just Amazing! What a fabulous recipe and fabulous photography! I love your posts and seeing how far you have come since we met. Thank you for everything that you do for #SundaySupper!
Carla says
Thanks Isabel! And thank YOU for starting such an awesome group!
Renee says
I am certain my husband would probably eat the whole batch in no time. Seriously tasty ice cream.
Carla says
He’ll love you for sure ;) Thanks Renee!
Joan Hayes@chocolate and more says
Sounds wonderful and love that it makes just a pint, easy to double or triple if wanted! Pinned!
Carla says
Thanks Joan!
Baker Street says
Oh Carla! I LOVE your pictures! So beautifully presented! I’m going to try your recipe for next week’s brunch! :)
Carla says
Thank you! Let me know if you do :)
Liz says
Oh, my. This ice cream looks irresistible! Who needs dinner? I’m going straight to dessert!!!!
Carla says
Wait, you mean this wasn’t dinner? Thanks Liz!
Laura @ Family Spice says
Oh, I would totally pile on more peanut butter cups!!! Gorgeous!
Carla says
I would’ve too except I kept munching LOL Thanks Laura!
diabeticFoodie says
I’m not a peanut butter fan (I know, I know), but I love this technique.
Carla says
:O you can use any kind of nut butter or even Nutella.
Cindys Recipes says
I love the chunks of peanut butter cups, Carla!
Carla says
Me too! Thanks Cindy
mommasmeals says
OMG is all I have to say about this treat!! My favorite chocolate in an icecream!! That I don’t have to buy an ice cream maker for!! I’m in!
Carla says
You’re going to have so much fun! :)
Sarah says
You can’t get much better than chocolate and PB!!
Carla says
Nope it’s like the best combination ever! Actually it does get better…on Tuesday… ;)
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Amazing! There are no words! I must make this. And I love the photos!
Carla says
Thank you :)
Elizabeth @Mango_Queen says
Omg. I love peanut butter in anything. Running to the pantry now to make this. Thanks for sharing your Sunday Supper !
Carla says
Let me know how it turned out! And thanks :)
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
Carla, this ice cream looks amazing. It tastes amazing, too. I know because I happened to make the same recipe. We are just too cool for our ice cream makin’ selves. Your photos are stunning! They get better with every post.
I like the name Carla :) Happy #icecreamweek, my friend.
Carla says
Isn’t it the best book ever!! Happy #icecreamweek !
Real Best Recipe says
OMG. Pinning this on my Pinterest board NOW! This looks SOOOO amazing!!! Cannot wait to make this!!!! Chocolate and peanut butter together is my absolute FAVORITE! Thanks for sharing!! – Jen @ Real Best Recipe
Carla says
Thanks Jen!!
sunithi says
Love simple ! This one is right up my alley ! Am detoxing this week, so will make it next week when I can eat it too :) Thanks for sharing and your pics are amazing !
Carla says
You mean ice cream isn’t on the detox plan? ;) Thanks!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
Mmm peanut butter and chocolate together in ice cream – and this looks so easy!!
Carla says
Thanks Ashley!
Leona Davis says
Uhh..it looks so yummy and that it leads me to lick my computer screen…haha. I really love this one! :)
Carla says
I licked my screen a few times too haha Thanks Leona!
brighteyedbaker says
This ice cream looks perfectly yummy (and how can it not be – it’s peanut butter with peanut butter cups)! I have to admit that I’m one of those people who usually goes with the French ice cream method, but I have done Peanut Butter Ice Cream the easy way and it can be just as delicious. :)
Carla says
As much as I love making ice cream the traditional way, I wish I could make all ice cream this way. It’s way too easy! Thanks :)
Kim Bee says
Great recipe. I adore peanut butter cup ice cream. So good. Love your photos.
Carla says
Thank you Kim :)
Renee says
What beautiful photography you have. Love the ice cream flavors too, nice work. :)
Carla says
Thanks Renee!
j3nn says
That looks awesomeeeeeeeeee! Yum x LOTS
Carla says
Agreed! Thank you :)
Erin says
Love that you can make this without eggs
Carla says
Me too! I have so many egg whites in the freezer, I could make a dozen angel food cakes LOL
lin says
Oh lord what have you done,,,, all that dripping lush chocolate ice cream just starting to melt and it needs to be licked at once not to lose any….mmmmmmm oh by the way do you have a recipe for fresh vanilla ice cream… a quick yes or no will do i would hate to stop you making more and more…….ha ha
Carla says
I do, but I haven’t posted it. It’s a recipe where you use some egg yolks, but making it is only a few steps. If you still need it, I can email it to you.
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
These photos are gorgeous and you’ve got me sold on the “no need for an ice cream maker” method of making the good stuff. I’ve been scouring the internet for recipes that don’t require one (as much as I love buying new kitchen gadgets, I draw the line there!). I can’t wait to try this.
Julie says
Thanks for sharing this recipe! I never thought I could throw something like this together. I actually used lactose free milk so mine didn’t set up as well as it would have had I used heavy cream. But it’s much better than the bland lactose free ice cream from the store! I hope you don’t mind if I share this recipe with my dairy free alterations on my blog.
Whitney M says
I made this a few days ago, and WOW. It’s better than store-bought stuff, of course, and this would be so easy to experiment with other flavors. Thanks for the recipe!!
Jessica says
Okay I’m new to this, I don’t understand the cooling/freezing part…about how long will it take to be “frozen” ice cream consistency? Yeah I get that it varies from freezer to freezer, but are we talking half an hour or overnight? Also, how long will this keep? I want to make some for an event but I want to make it far enough in advance to try it myself, so in case I screw it up I can give it another go…but if it turns out right the first time, why re-make it?!
Carla says
For best results, freeze overnight. I think at the very least it’s 4 hours if you’re in a hurry, but even then I still say overnight. As for how long it lasts, it can last a few months (sources say 2-4 months). However, this will highly depend on how you store it. If there is a lot of space/air in your container, ice crystals will develop sooner (think freezer burn). You would need to cover the surface w plastic wrap or use a smaller container w little space leftover.
Jessica says
Okay, got it! Thanks a lot! I was thinking of storing it in a mason jar. I’m making it as a gift for someone.
cassie says
It just looked so delicious that I had to include it in my ice cream round up. Happy Fourth of July!