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Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream

Creamy peanut butter ice cream coated in a crisp chocolate shell. A perfect summer treat!
Servings 8 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Freezing time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

For the peanut butter ice cream:

  • 360 ml (1 ½ cups) double (heavy) cream
  • 200 g (½ cup + 2 tbsp) condensed milk
  • 100 g (¼ cup + 1 tbsp) smooth peanut butter

For the chocolate shell and topping:

  • 250 g (1 ½ cups) milk chocolate
  • 35 g (2 tbsp + 2 tsp) coconut oil
  • 60 g (½ cup) peanuts, roughly chopped (optional, for decoration)

Instructions

For the peanut butter ice cream:

  • Into a large mixing bowl, tip in the cream, milk and peanut butter. Beat together until smooth and combined, then keep beating until it thickens. This takes only a couple of minutes.
    360 ml (1 ½ cups) double (heavy) cream, 200 g (½ cup + 2 tbsp) condensed milk, 100 g (¼ cup + 1 tbsp) smooth peanut butter
  • Pour the ice cream mixture into the lolly moulds, filling to the top. Slip in a wooden lolly stick into each of the moulds. Use a spatula or a knife to gently level the top of each ice cream out. Drop the mould onto the table a couple of times to release any air bubbles, popping them if any appear. Carefully put the mould into the freezer to chill at least six hours or overnight.

For the chocolate shell and topping:

  • When ready to dip the ice creams, first remove them from the moulds. Place them on a parchment lined baking tray and pop them back in the freezer whilst preparing the topping ingredients. Chop the peanuts into small chunks and place on a flat plate. Set aside whilst preparing the magic chocolate shell. To make the chocolate coating, simply melt the chocolate and coconut oil together until completely melted and smooth. I do this in the microwave in short bursts. Once completely melted, place in a glass wide enough for the ice cream to fit into. You want it tall rather than wide, so the ice cream can be dunked completely within the glass. Leave the chocolate to cool slightly before using.
    250 g (1 ½ cups) milk chocolate, 35 g (2 tbsp + 2 tsp) coconut oil, 60 g (½ cup) peanuts, roughly chopped (optional, for decoration)
  • Removing one ice lolly at a time from the freezer, dunk the whole ice cream into the glass, allowing the chocolate to cover the ice cream and a little of the wooden stick. Remove from the chocolate and allow excess to drip off. Quickly, before the chocolate sets, add some chopped peanuts on the ice cream, gently pushing into the chocolate if required. Place the dipped ice cream back onto the tray in the freezer and repeat with the remaining ice creams. Allow the ice creams to chill again for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • The peanut butter ice cream is actually really easy to make! The addition of peanut butter to double cream and condensed milk makes it all whip up wonderfully thick and creamy in no time at all!
  • Fill the popsicle moulds evenly, making sure to tap them firmly on a table to release any air bubbles. I pop any bubbles that come up with a wooden skewer, then use it to smooth over the space left by the bubble.
  • Ensure the ice creams are completely frozen before removing from the mould. If they are not fully frozen, they will not be firm enough and will come out misshapen. I find they need at least 5 hours to set, so I tend to leave them overnight before removing them to dip in chocolate.
  • Before dipping in chocolate, make sure you have the chopped peanuts in a plate next to the dipping cup. The chocolate sets quickly, so having it nearby to put on immediately is essential!
  • When dipping the ice creams into the chocolate shell, keep all the ice creams in the freezer apart from the one you are dipping. Once dipped and decorated, place the ice cream back in the freezer and swap for the next before repeating the process. Working one at a time ensures the ice cream does not melt and allows the chocolate shell to set quickly and smoothly on the cold ice cream.
  • The ice cream can be eaten immediately after being covered in chocolate. However, popping it back in the freezer for another 10 minutes will allow the shell to harden, giving a lovely crack when biting into it. Worth the wait, I promise!
  • Author: Andrea
    Calories: 520kcal
    Course: Dessert, Ice cream
    Cuisine: International
    Keyword: No-Churn Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream, Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream

    Nutrition

    Calories: 520kcal