Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream

Directions

1. 1Whisk the peanut butter with the sweetened condensed milk until smooth and loose.
2. 2Blend in the milk, cream, and vanilla until fully combined.
3. 3Pour into a Creami pint below the max line, seal, and freeze flat for 24 hours.
4. 4Run the ICE CREAM preset, Re-spinning with a little milk if crumbly.
5. 5Add the chopped peanut butter cups to a center well and use the Mix-In program.
6. 6Scoop and serve.

Tips

• Freeze your pint completely flat for at least 16-24 hours so it freezes solid throughout. A partially frozen pint will come out crumbly when you spin it in the Creami.
• If your result looks icy or powdery after spinning, add a small splash of heavy cream or whole milk and run the Ice Cream program again to get a creamier texture.
• Use creamy peanut butter, not natural or powdered types, since it blends smoothly into the base and freezes evenly without separation.
• Let your frozen pint sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes before inserting it into the Creami so it's easier to process.

Variations

• Swap half the peanut butter for chocolate peanut butter to lean into a PB cup flavor, then swirl in a tablespoon of chocolate syrup before freezing.
• Use chunky peanut butter instead of creamy for added texture, but break up any large pieces in the base before you pour it into the pint container.
• Replace the vanilla extract with 1 teaspoon of espresso powder or instant coffee to create a coffee and peanut butter version.

FAQ

Can I use natural peanut butter instead of creamy?

Natural peanut butter has a different consistency and may separate during freezing, making it harder to get a smooth texture when you spin it. Stick with creamy peanut butter for best results.

My pint came out crumbly and icy. What do I do?

Add a small splash of milk or heavy cream to the frozen pint and re-spin it on the Ice Cream program. This adds moisture and helps the Creami shave it into a creamier consistency.

How long can I keep the frozen pint before spinning it?

Your pint can stay frozen for up to 3-4 months if stored in a freezer that maintains 0 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Just spin it as normal when you're ready to serve.

Can I make this lighter with less cream or sugar?

You can reduce the heavy cream by up to half a cup, but the sweetened condensed milk is what gives it body and smoothness when frozen and spun. Cutting back on that will make it icy rather than creamy.

Nutrition

Per serving · makes about 2 servings · estimated