Peanut Butter & Chocolate No Machine Homemade Ice Cream
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Peanut Butter & Chocolate No Machine Homemade Ice Cream
Description
Peanut Butter & Chocolate No Machine Homemade Ice Cream uses whipped cold heavy cream folded with sweetened condensed milk, creating a thick ice cream base that requires no churning. Incorporating chunky peanut butter adds texture and nutty flavor, while melted cooled chocolate is drizzled in to introduce a contrasting richness and a marbled effect. The ice cream base is frozen in an airtight container for several hours until firm. This method delivers a smooth, creamy texture with homemade flavors from simple pantry ingredients, allowing customization by mixing in additional flavorings before freezing.
The freezing process does not require an ice cream machine, making it accessible to home cooks without special equipment. The peanut butter offers a unique texture compared to typical ice creams, while the chocolate adds a pleasant richness that pairs well with the creamy base. This ice cream suits serving straight from the freezer as a dessert or snack.
Cold ingredients and thorough whipping of heavy cream are key to achieving the right texture. The recipe notes that the ice cream can be stored frozen for up to two weeks. Experimenting with different peanut butter varieties or chocolate types can alter the taste to preference. The recipe also references a method for making homemade condensed milk, which can be used to keep the recipe fully homemade if desired.
Ingredients
- 2 cups ice cream base 16 oz / 450 ml
- ½ Cup peanut butter chunky, 6 oz / 180 g
- ¼ Cup chocolate melted and cooled, 4 oz / 115 g
- 2 cups whipping cream cold; aka all purpose cream or heavy cream
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk fat-free or regular, 1 can/400ml, cold