Ninja Creami Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Recipe Easy Homemade Treat
A rich and creamy homemade chocolate peanut butter ice cream inspired by Reese’s, made easily with the Ninja Creami machine. This nostalgic treat combines smooth cocoa and peanut butter flavors for a delicious dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (processing time in Ninja Creami)
- Total Time: 24 hours 15 minutes (including freezing time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk (480 ml)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (35 g)
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (190 g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)
- 1/4 tsp salt (1.5 g)
- Optional: peanut butter chips or chopped Reese’s cups
- Optional: mini chocolate chips
- Optional: maple syrup or honey (as sugar substitute)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt until sugar and cocoa are fully dissolved, about 3–5 minutes.
- Warm the creamy peanut butter slightly in the microwave for 20 seconds (optional but recommended) and stir it into the chocolate base until fully incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into the Ninja Creami pint container, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace at the top.
- Freeze the pint container flat in the freezer for at least 24 hours until completely hardened.
- Insert the frozen pint into the Ninja Creami machine and select the ‘Ice Cream’ function to churn the base into creamy ice cream, about 5 minutes.
- If the ice cream is crumbly or powdery, run the ‘Re-spin’ function once or twice for a smoother texture.
- Optionally, create a small hole in the center of the ice cream, add peanut butter chips or mini chocolate chips, and use the ‘Mix-In’ function to fold them in evenly.
- Serve slightly softened after about 5 minutes at room temperature for best texture.
Notes
Warm peanut butter slightly before mixing to avoid grainy texture. Freeze base for at least 24 hours for best results. Use quality unsweetened cocoa powder and natural peanut butter for best flavor. Optional mix-ins like peanut butter chips or mini chocolate chips add texture. Store leftovers tightly sealed in freezer up to 2 weeks, best within 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 5
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