Easy No Churn Peanut Butter Ice Cream
You only need 3 simple ingredients to make a delicious peanut butter ice cream at home without an ice cream machine. This recipe is super easy and if you like peanut butter, you will love this ice cream!
If you love peanut butter and were looking for an easy homemade ice cream without machine, then this no churn peanut butter ice cream with condensed milk is right for you! It’s easier to make than you think, with minimal tools for a delicious summer treat made with store-bought or Homemade Peanut Butter.
How to Make Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Watch the full video recipe to learn how to make the best peanut butter ice cream recipe. This step-by-step tutorial simplifies the process, offering tips and tricks to guarantee perfect results every time.
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Why you’ll love this homemade peanut butter ice cream recipe
- Recipe Video – This recipe for 4 ingredient peanut butter ice cream has over 290k views, and 6k likes on YouTube! Check also my YouTube channel for more recipe videos.
- No Fuss – You won’t need an ice cream machine, fancy ingredients or equipment, and don’t need churning.
- Easy to make – You only need 4 ingredients and minimal equipment to whip up this homemade ice cream.
- Family Favorite – Peanut butter is a favorite among kids and adults alike. And this ice cream is even better than store-bought.
- Customizable – You can customize the flavor by adding more ingredients like chocolate chips, chopped nuts, crushed pretzels, or cookie crumbles.
Ingredient Notes
Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy peanut butter ice cream:
- Sweetened condensed milk: It brings the perfect amount of sweetness to balance the salty, nutty flavor of peanut butter. It also adds to the smooth, creamy texture of the ice cream without needing an ice cream maker.
- Heavy cream: Heavy whipping cream is essential for creating a rich, velvety texture. When whipped, it makes the ice cream light and airy.
- Peanut butter: Peanut butter adds the delicious key nutty flavor and a creamy texture. Choose a smooth, high-quality natural peanut butter for the best results, or use crunchy if you prefer some added texture.
- Roasted peanuts: They add a nice crunch and extra peanut flavor. Sprinkle them on top before freezing, either whole or crushed.
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What to Do With Leftover Peanut Butter
You can make SO many recipes with peanut butter if you have leftover from this homemade peanut butter ice cream recipe. here are some of our favorites:
Substitutions and Variations
- Peanut butter: Instead of using store-bought peanut butter, you can make it yourself with this Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe.
- Different Nuts: You can also substitue peanut butter with almond butter, hazelnut butter, or mixed nuts butter for a different flavor.
- Lighter version: While high in proteins, peanut butter is also high in fat content, making this ice cream recipe a bit heavy/fat. You can replace 1/4 of the heavy cream with milk to lighten it up, or use reduced calories condensed milk. Add the milk after whipping the cream.
- Extra Toppings: Add more flavor by adding chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, or cookie crumbles as topping for extra crunch and deliciousness. You can also add a swirl of chocolate syrup or dollops of jelly while the ice cream is still liquid.
- Added flavors: Make new creative variations like coffee peanut butter ice cream, salted caramel peanut butter ice cream, or banana peanut butter ice cream.
Tips and Tricks
- Whip the cream to stiff peaks to give the ice creamy a soft and airy texture.
- Warm up the peanut butter slightly to make it runnier and easier to mix with the ice cream batter, but make sure it is not hot, and fold carefully to keep the mixture airy.
- Freeze in an airtight container and in the coldest part of the freezer to avoid temperature fluctuations.
- Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes before serving.
What’s the difference between homemade and store-bought peanut butter?
If you buy 100% peanut butter, then there’s virtually no difference. You need a high-power blender to make homemade peanut butter, so if you don’t have the right tool, using store-bought good quality peanut butter is a great and convenient choice.
How to Store Homemade Ice Cream
Transfer the ice cream into a clean, airtight container. Choose a container that is freezer-safe and has a tight-fitting lid. Using a container with minimal headspace will help prevent ice crystals from forming.
Homemade peanut butter ice cream can be stored in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. However, it’s recommended to consume it within the first month to enjoy the freshest flavor and texture. Freeze in the coldest part of your freezer, preferably towards the back, where the temperature remains more consistent.
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No Churn Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 can Sweetened condensed milk 14oz/400g
- 2 cups (480 ml) Heavy cream cold
- 1 cup (250 g) Natural peanut butter
- ½ cup (70 g) roasted peanuts optioanl
Instructions
- Roughly crush the peanuts and set aside (this step is optional)
- Place cold heavy cream in a large bowl, whip to stiff peaks.
- Add sweetened condensed milk, peanut butter and beat on low speed until incorporated, add ¾ of the crushed peanuts and fold.
- Transfer into a container/dish, top with the remaining crushed peanuts and freeze for least 6 hours.
Video
Notes
- Watch the Video Recipe – For a better understanding of the recipe, I recommend watching the step-by-step video tutorial.
- Check the FAQs – If you have any questions about ingredient substitutions, cooking methods, or storage tips, be sure to check the FAQs section located under the recipe card and the post above.
- Storage  – Freeze the homemade ice cream in an airtight container and in the coldest part of the freezer to avoid temperature fluctuations and retain the best texture. Keep up to 3 months.
- Alternative Nuts  – You can use other nut butters instead of peanut butter to make this ice cream, like almonds, hazelnuts, cashews, or mixed nuts.
- Nutrition Information – The provided nutrition values are for 1 serving of ice cream. This recipe makes about 20 servings.
- Toppings – You can add more toppings of your choice, like chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, or cookie crumbles. You can also add a swirl of chocolate syrup or dollops of jelly while the ice cream is still liquid.
- Tip – Warm up the peanut butter slightly to make it runnier and easier to mix with the ice cream batter, but make sure it is not hot, and fold carefully to keep the mixture airy.
- Tip for Serving – Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes before serving, to achieve the perfect scoop.
Nutrition
Common Questions
Both options are great. If you have a powerful blender, you can make peanut butter in a pinch. If not, a good-quality 100% natural peanut butter is also good.
Condensed milk is essential to give the texture and flavor to the ice cream. You can look for a reduced calories or sugar-free condensed milk as replacement.
Absolutely! Using an ice cream maker to churn this will result in a creamy, butter-like ice cream.
can you make this vegan version without milk ?
Maybe it is possible with coconut milk, ill try to make it in the future.
very easy. I like it
yeah
So I made this ice cream following the recipe to the letter, but it was so hard I couldn’t even scratch the surface.😲 Seriously, I had to let it stand there on the kitchen table for 30 minutes before I could help myself to a serving.😧 My freezer is chilled to -18°c, the standard temperature for a household freezer.
Did anyone else have this problem?
As a peanut butter lover, I approve this recipe, tastes really good!
The only thing I would suggest js to leave the container for about 10-15 minutes before consuming.
Pefect, thank you!