I spent months in the kitchen testing and tweaking ice cream recipes (not a bad job, eh?). Now I’m sharing this rich, creamy Peanut Butter Ice Cream that you can make at home with no ice cream maker (or experience) needed!
Make the peanut butter chunks: measure 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter. Drop 1/2 tsp portions of peanut butter onto a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. You should have roughly 48 peanut butter chunks. Place the tray in the freezer until frozen, about 45-60 minutes.
In a mixing bowl combine the sweetened condensed milk and the remaining 1 cup creamy peanut butter with a spatula until smooth. Set aside.
In a stand mixer or using a handheld mixer, beat the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Add in the sweetened condensed milk / peanut butter mixture, beating on low until combined.
Fold in the frozen peanut butter chunks, reserving a dozen for the top of the ice cream.
Transfer the ice cream to a loaf pan, 8 inch cake pan, or similar container. Add the additional peanut butter chunks on top, pressing them in slightly. Cover the pan with plastic wrap or a lid and freeze for at least 6 hours, overnight is preferred.
Notes
Store this Peanut Butter Ice Cream in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. I recommend letting it sit on the counter for 10 minutes before scooping.