Rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter come together to create this deliciouschocolate peanut butter ice cream. The ice cream maker takes all the stress out of making this cream so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your homemade ice cream.

chocolate peanut butter ice cream scooped in a bowl with cones and a golden spoons around.

Who doesn’t love peanut butter and chocolate?? It is such a timeless flavor combination. Thiseasy-to-make ice cream recipeuses two different kinds of chocolate that pair perfectly with the creamy peanut butter. The unsweetened chocolate adds a sharp flavor that goes great with the richness of the cocoa powder.

Using an ice cream maker takes all the thinking out of this recipe. All you have to do is whisk together your ice cream mixture and let it cool before you put it in your machine. We love our Cuisinart ice cream maker since you just have to freeze the canister and don’t have to worry about using ice or salt.

ice cream maker with chocolate peanut butter ice cream.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Chocolate and peanut butter is always a great flavor combination!
The ice cream maker does all the hard work, so you can sit back and relax.
Storing this ice cream for long periods of time is a breeze!

Equipment You’ll Need

You’ll want to make sure you have a good ice cream maker for this recipe. The Cuisinart 1.5 quart ice cream maker is a great option and is the perfect size for how much ice cream this recipe makes. If you have a different model then that is okay too, just make sure you follow the directions that come with the machine when it comes to churning the ice cream.

Recipe Ingredients

portion bowls each with raw ingredients to make chocolate peanut butter ice cream recipe.

Cocoa Powder—Feel free to use whatever cocoa powder you have on hand.
Sugar—Granulated.
Milk—Whole milk works best.
Heavy Cream—To help give your ice cream a rich, creamy texture.
Unsweetened Chocolate—Chopped into small pieces.
Vanilla
Peanut Butter—Creamy peanut butter works best for this recipe.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

pot of making chocolate peanut butter ice cream in progress.

Step #1.Combine the sugar and cocoa powder in a small pot. Whisk in the heavy cream and milk over medium heat until the mixture starts to steam. Stir in the chopped chocolate until it melts.

Step #2.Remove the pot from the burner and stir in the vanilla and peanut butter until fully incorporated.

Step #3.Let the mixture cool completely and then add it to your ice cream maker. Process the ice cream according to your ice cream maker’s directions.

Step #4.Let the ice cream freeze for a few hours before serving to make sure it has set.

Recipe FAQs

How do I know when my ice cream is done churning?

Make sure you check your ice cream machines instruction manual because different machines might have different times on them. A good rule of thumb is to let your ice cream mix until it is the consistency of a Wendy’s Frosty or soft serve ice cream. At that point you can either serve it right away or let it set a little more in the freezer.

What kind of cocoa powder should I use?

It is really up to you. Because we are using two different kinds of chocolate you don’t have to worry about the chocolate flavor being overpowered by the peanut butter. Dutch process cocoa powder is a little more expensive, but it has a strong, rich, decadent flavor that goes great with the slight saltiness of the peanut butter.

What else can I add to my ice cream?

Chopped peanuts are a great way to add both flavor and texture to this ice cream. In addition to peanuts, you can add mini marshmallows, almonds, and hot fudge sauce. Each of this ingredients pairs perfectly with the rich, sweet flavor of the ice cream and can take your dessert game to the next level!

How to Store Your Ice Cream

Storing this ice cream could not be easier! You will want to scoop it all out of the ice cream maker and transfer it to an airtight container. Make sure you don’t fill the container up too much so that you can easily take the lid off. As long as you keep your ice cream airtight, it can be stored for up to 2 months. When you are ready to serve your ice cream you will want to let it sit on the counter for a few minutes to soften.

Expert Tips

When served straight from the ice cream maker,this ice cream is the consistency of soft serve. When you let it freeze for a few hours then it has the consistency of store-bought ice cream.
Creamy peanut butter works best for this recipe. However, if you want to add some texture to your ice cream then you can add ½ cup of chopped peanuts. Simply throw them into the ice cream maker along with the milk mixture.
For a fun treat, trysandwiching a scoop of this ice cream between twohomemade chocolate chip cookies.
If you want to add a little bit of sweetness to your ice cream then you can use semi-sweet or milk chocolate bars instead of unsweetened chocolate. We like the dark, rich flavor of the unsweetened chocolate pieces.

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