Creamy Homemade Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream You’ll Dream About
If you’re a peanut butter lover, get ready—this homemade peanut butter cup ice cream is next-level delicious. It’s rich, creamy, and packed with real peanut butter flavor. Plus, it’s loaded with mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for that extra sweet and salty bite in every scoop. Whether you’re looking for the perfect summer treat or just craving something a little indulgent, this easy recipe is about to become your new favorite.
Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream
Homemade ice cream might sound complicated, but it’s actually super simple with this recipe. You only need a few basic ingredients and an ice cream maker to whip it up. If you love easy desserts like this, make sure to also check out this delicious homemade snickers ice cream, strawberry cheesecake ice cream, and s’mres no-churn ice cream for even more sweet inspiration!
One of the best parts about making your own ice cream is being able to control the texture and mix-ins. Want it extra peanut buttery? Add a swirl! Prefer more chocolate? Toss in extra Reese’s. You can customize it exactly the way you love.
What You Will Love About This Recipe
Packed with peanut butter flavor: Real peanut butter (not just flavoring!) makes this so rich and satisfying.
Easy ingredients: You probably already have most of these in your kitchen.
Super creamy texture: Thanks to a perfect combo of heavy cream and whole milk.
Loaded with candy: The chopped Reese’s add the ultimate chocolatey, peanut-buttery crunch.
Perfect for peanut butter fans: It’s the homemade dessert you didn’t know you needed!
How to make Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream
- Beat the peanut butter, sugar, milk, and vanilla with a mixer or immersion blender until blended and creamy, about 5 minutes.
- Add cream, blending until combined.
- Pour the mixture into the ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- When the ice cream is almost completely set, add the mix-ins.
- For firmer ice cream, transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 4 to 6 hours.
Tips & Tricks
- Use creamy peanut butter: Natural peanut butter can separate and change the texture, so stick with the classic creamy kind.
- Chill your mixture: For best results, refrigerate the ice cream base for an hour before churning.
- Don’t overload the mix-ins: Add the Reese’s once the ice cream is almost fully churned so they don’t sink to the bottom.
- Want a stronger peanut butter flavor? Add an extra tablespoon or two of peanut butter during mixing.
- For a firmer texture: After churning, transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 4–6 hours before scooping.
FAQs
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream combines creamy peanut butter, sugar, cream, milk, and of course Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups to create one of the most popular ice cream flavors there is right in your kitchen!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mix-ins:
- 1 ½ cup miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, quartered
Instructions
- Beat the peanut butter, sugar, milk and vanilla with a mixer or immersion blender until blended and creamy, about 5 minutes.
- Add cream, blending until combined.
- Pour the mixture into the ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- When the ice cream is almost completely set, add the mix-ins.
- For firmer ice cream, transfer ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 4 to 6 hours.
Notes
Makes about 1 quart liquid and about 1 ½ quart frozen.
In the Cuisinart Ice Cream 2 quart machine, this takes approximately 30 minutes to freeze into soft serve. Pictured ice cream maker
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
