Description
Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Ice Cream is a rich, creamy frozen dessert blending the perfect harmony of sweet, salty caramel and nutty peanut butter flavors. This indulgent treat offers a smooth, marbled texture with layers of flavor that delight the palate and impress at any gathering. Made with simple ingredients, it’s easily customizable and perfect for ice cream lovers seeking a decadent yet comforting dessert.
Ingredients
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Ice Cream Base Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup natural peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
Salted Caramel Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup or honey
Instructions
- Prepare the Salted Caramel Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and water. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens and turns a golden caramel color. Remove from heat and carefully whisk in heavy cream, sea salt, vanilla extract, and corn syrup or honey. Let the caramel cool slightly while preparing the ice cream base.
- Mix the Ice Cream Base: In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, and peanut butter until fully combined and smooth. Add the cooled salted caramel sauce and fold gently to create a marbled effect without fully mixing.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to ensure a smooth texture when churned.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn following the manufacturer’s instructions, usually 20-25 minutes, until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Freeze Until Firm: Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours to fully set before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality natural peanut butter without added sugars or oils for the best flavor and texture.
- Allow caramel sauce to cool before mixing to avoid curdling or melting the ice cream base.
- For an attractive marbled look, gently fold the caramel sauce into the ice cream base instead of stirring thoroughly.
- Ensure thorough chilling of the mixture prior to churning for optimal smoothness.
- Adjust sea salt quantity in the caramel sauce according to your preference for sweet-salty balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg