I must confess.
I have made this Peanut Butter Ice Cream two times in less than one week.
It’s that good.
And I’m overjoyed that the recipe is so darn easy. Just throw some peanut butter and four other ingredients in a blender and cool in the fridge for awhile. Then pour the mixture into the ice cream maker and let the machine work its magic. That’s all it takes for delicious, creamy, peanut buttery frozen yum.
And what’s peanut butter without chocolate? This household has a strong commitment to the combination. So I whipped up a batch of Hot Fudge Sauce, a recipe from my dear friend, Ann. She shared her family recipe with me many years ago and now it’s my own family’s go-to ice cream topping. This is incredibly easy to make and it disappears really, really fast!
To make the sundae shown in the photo, just scoop up some peanut butter ice cream, top with warmed hot fudge sauce, and sprinkle with crushed Heath candy bar (find bags of pre-crushed candy by the chocolate chips at the grocery store). It’s an awesome combination!
Peanut Butter Ice Cream
(print recipe)
3/4 c. creamy peanut butter
3/4 c. plus 2 T. sugar
2-2/3 c. half-and-half
pinch of salt
1/8 tsp. vanilla extract
Puree the peanut butter, sugar, half-and-half, salt, and vanilla in a blender or food processor until smooth.
Chill the mixture thoroughly in the refrigerator, then freeze it in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Yield: about 1 quart
Source: “The Perfect Scoop” by David Lebovitz - This is a superb book, check it out!
Ann’s Hot Fudge Sauce
(print recipe)
3 T. butter
1/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips (I prefer Guittard brand)
1 c. powdered sugar
2/3 c. evaporated milk (1 12-oz. can will make a double batch of hot fudge. Just double the other 3 ingredients, too.)
Melt together butter and chocolate over low heat. Stir in powdered sugar and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat then boil for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
This recipe is easily doubled.
Yield: 1 cup hot fudge sauce
Source: Ann Hauer’s recipe box
These look too yum!!!
WAY too yum! I know it’s going to be a frequently made recipe around here.
love the peanut butter…chocolate…heath bar combo! yum!
The pb & choc should be enough. But that heath really adds another great layer to it. It’s super yummy!
Peanut butter! I am addicted to PB- need to try this recipe…we were already planning on making some ice cream soon.
It’s really so easy, and one of the better homemade ice creams I’ve made. Definitely a keeper. I love your photography! And you have a very fun site.
It was delicious Bren!!! TY
TY!!!! It was a wonderful evening!
I’ve got this blending in the mixer as I type… definitely looking forward to dessert tonight!!! I am a super huge peanut butter ice cream fan, and have a lot of difficulty finding it at my local grocery store. Now I can make it myself! Thanks a ton!
Wish I could say, “I’m on my way!” I know how you are, Jess…you’ll be making this weekly now. It’s just too easy & yummy.
Wow–this was so great! And equally important, it was super easy!!! Thank you!!!
the ice cream was good plain but fudge and heath made it even better
Oh. My. HEAVEN!!!!! I am speechless with anticipation to make this ice cream and chocolate ASAP!
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