Description
A rich and creamy homemade vanilla ice cream swirled with chocolate fudge and packed with chunks of peanut butter cups for a decadent frozen treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate fudge sauce
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add vanilla extract and salt, mixing until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (about 20 minutes) until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Gently swirl in the chocolate fudge sauce, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chopped peanut butter cups evenly.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container and smooth the top.
- Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping and serving.
Notes
- Chilling the mixture improves texture and flavor.
- Do not overmix after adding fudge to keep visible swirls.
- Use high-quality fudge sauce for best results.
- Press plastic wrap onto the surface before freezing to prevent ice crystals.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Let ice cream soften slightly before serving for easier scooping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
