Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Jun 13, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Ice cream frozen desserts Vanilla: Extract Medium

Two generous scoops of chocolate peanut butter ice cream in a shallow ceramic bowl, softly melting at the edges

A rich and creamy chocolate ice cream swirled with real peanut butter and infused with pure vanilla for a perfectly balanced and indulgent frozen treat.

Prep 20 min

Cook 10 min

Cooling 2 hr 45 min

Total 3 hr 15 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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2.0 cups (480.0 ml)heavy cream
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)whole milk
¾ cup (150.0 g)granulated sugar
⅛ tsp (0.3 g)fine salt
1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
½ cup (50.0 g)unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ cup (180.0 g)creamy peanut butter

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, cream, sugar, fine salt, and unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and warm the mixture, whisking occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot but not boiling, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove from heat, stir in the pure vanilla extract, and let cool to room temperature.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover tightly, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 2 hours.
Once chilled, pour the base into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency, about 20-30 minutes.
Spoon half of the ice cream into a freezer-safe container. Dot with half of the creamy peanut butter, swirling gently with a knife. Repeat with the remaining ice cream and peanut butter.
Cover the container tightly and freeze the ice cream until firm, about 45 minutes.
Serve chilled, allowing the ice cream to soften slightly at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping.

Tips

Warm the base gently to fully dissolve the cocoa and sugar for a smooth chocolate flavor.
Use pure vanilla extract or paste for a deep vanilla note that balances the peanut butter and chocolate.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chocolate peanut butter ice cream?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 2 hours 45 minutes to chill and freeze. The recipe makes about 1 quart (8 servings).

How should I store chocolate peanut butter ice cream?

Store the ice cream tightly covered in the freezer for up to 1 week for best texture and flavor.

Can I make chocolate peanut butter ice cream ahead?

Prepare and churn the ice cream base up to 1 day in advance, then swirl in peanut butter and freeze.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract (15 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

A rich and creamy chocolate ice cream swirled with real peanut butter and infused with pure vanilla for a perfectly balanced and indulgent frozen treat.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

445 Calories / serving

34.5g Fat

30.2g Carbs

9.3g Protein

24.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~3560 cal · 276g fat · 242g carbs · 74g protein · 194g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 445 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Walking uphill or incline treadmill 60 min·3.0 mi·~6000 steps
Moderate cycling 45 min·9.0 mi
Swimming laps 62 min
Jogging 44 min·3.7 mi·~7050 steps
Stair climbing 41 min·~3700 steps
Dancing 72 min
Bodyweight circuit training 45 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 103 min

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