Any time of year is Ice Cream Season if you ask me! And certainly any day of Ice Cream Season you have time to make this super-easy No Churn Salty Peanut Butter Ice Cream!
Who wants ice cream? I do! Or, at least I thought I did.
When I was about 6, we had just completed our long haul to visit my Grandpa and Grandma. We hadn’t even gotten all of our luggage into the house when Grandma said to us, “Who wants ice cream? You can have all you want!” Well, I didn’t have to think twice. Sure! Then, she said, “The deep-freeze (a gigantic chest freezer she kept in her laundry room) just broke and Grandpa is out getting some parts to fix it, so all the ice cream needs to be eaten before it melts!”
So, we all sit down at the table and she places the FULL CONTAINERS (!) and some spoons in front of us. Why wasn’t our Mom objecting? Ice cream just before dinner? Ice cream out of the container? Obviously this was the chance of a lifetime. “It’s melting pretty quick, so you’re going to have to eat it all!” Ummm, …. ok!
One bite. Hmm. Something isn’t right. Second bite. Yeah, this isn’t like the ice cream I remember. But it’s from Grandma, so it’s got to be good. Ok, just another bite. Nope. I’m not eating this. It doesn’t taste like ice cream. That stuff was fully melted. I kind of think it was even warm. And guess what? Melted ice cream is not good.
If only Grandma had given us some Salty Peanut Butter Ice Cream. I can promise this – even melted, (because I tried it), it’s FAN-TAS-TIC. But truly, as with all ice cream, the real magic happens in the freezer! Lesson learned, Grandma.
But this ice cream – WOW! I thought I’d made some good ones before. Have you tried my No-Churn Chocolate Ice Cream with Pretzels and Popcorn? Or this No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream? Both celebrate the crowd-pleasing marriage of sweet and salty, and both being no-churn, are super easy to make. But I have to say, this No Churn Salty Peanut Butter Ice Cream might just be my favorite ice cream. EVER. Please make it! Did I mention? Favorite. Ice Cream. Ever!
Recipe Details
This is one of the easiest (and best tasting!) ice creams you can make. You will need 2 bowls. In the first, large bowl, stir together the Peanut butter and the condensed milk. I used all-natural peanut butter – just peanuts and salt in it – because I feel like the peanutty flavor is best, and the sweetened condensed milk adds the sugar to this recipe. But you could use any type you want. Just realize it may be more difficult to stir, since it wil be thicker. Add vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon salt (any will do, I used sea salt). In the second bowl, stiffly whip 2 cups of heavy cream. Stir or fold in 1/3 of the cream to lighten the mixture. Then gently fold the remaining cream. Pour the cream mixture into a loaf pan or a Medium-sized bowl, then pop it all in the freezer.
And the recipe is versatile enough to add some mix-ins of your choice. How about some pretzels? Or chocolate sandwich cookies? Or maybe some chopped bacon? Just fold in your chosen mix-in (if any) after your ice cream freezes for 2 hours, then pop it back in until it’s fully frozen, maybe 2-4 hours later.
Mix the Peanut Butter and Condensed Milk Fold/Stir in 1/3 of the Whipped Cream Gently fold the rest of the Whipped Cream
So, do you have a remarkable or even a not-so-great ice cream experience? (Did it involve your Grandma?) Probably not, since it’s Ice cream, after all, but I’d love to hear about it!
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No Churn Salty Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Who doesn’t love ice cream? This NO-CHURN salty peanut butter ice cream just may become your favorite ice cream ever! So smooth and rich, and so easy to make. Just 15 minutes of prep and some freezer time makes this addictive ice cream, no churn necessary. Perfect for those who don’t eat eggs!
Feel free to add any mix-ins or sauces you like – you won’t be sorry! Or scoop it up into cones or dishes. So so good!
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 6 hr
- Yield: 6 cups 1x
- Category: Ice Cream
- Method: Freezer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 14-oz. can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 cup Peanut Butter (preferably Smooth, all-natural)
- 1/2 t Salt
- (Optional) 1 t Vanilla Extract
- 2 c Heavy Whipping Cream
Optional mix-ins: 3/4 cup of one or more: candied peanuts, chopped peanut butter cups, pretzels – chocolate dipped is good, cereal, small candy-coated chocolates, or anything else you can think of!
Instructions
- In a large bowl, and using a silicon spatula or a wooden spoon, mix together the Sweetened, Condensed Milk, Peanut Butter, vanilla (if using) and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, using hand or stand mixer, whip the cream until it is stiff.
- Gently stir or fold 1/3 of the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until it is fully combined. Then, using silicone or rubber spatula, gently fold the rest of the cream into the peanut butter mixture, until nicely combined.
- Pour the entire bowl of peanut butter-whipped cream into a loaf pan or large enough bowl. Place in the freezer.
- If adding mix-ins, gently fold them in after cream has been in freezer for 2 hours, then continue to freeze another 2-6 hours or overnight until fully set and frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Keywords: No Churn, Peanut Butter, Ice Cream, Snacks, Desserts
Aaah I love pb but condensed milk is a no no for me. Lactose intolerant 😭
Ooh, so sorry you can’t have condensed milk, but hopefully you might be able to find Sweetened Condensed Coconut milk to use instead. You could also substitute Coconut Cream for the Whipped cream. I’ve seen several vegan no-churn ice creams that use these two items. Thanks for visiting!
Salty and sweet, yes it is a delicious combination as is your ice cream I’m sure. Going up, my parents used to make homemade, hand churned peach or strawberry ice for 4th of July every year.
OOOOOH, Karen! Hand-churned homemade ice cream is one of the best treats in the world! My grandparents used to make hand-churned Strawberry Ice cream, it was awesome! Such great memories, thanks for sharing!
I’m ALL about salty and sweet so this has my name written all over it. Wish I had, like, 3 scoops right about now!
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Thanks, Dawn! I’m with you on the Salty-Sweet thing. Something I can’t get enough of! Thanks for visiting!
I can’t believe she lost all that ice cream! But I have tried store bought ice cream melted and it’s a weird chemical-laden fluff. Nothing matches homemade and this salty peanut butter ice cream is really hitting all the right spots! Love the sweet and salty, creamy and crunchy. It looks so creamy and delicious!
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Thanks, Kelly! Yes, this is a good one! Not too sweet, salty in the best way! Thanks for visiting!
Oh no! I can personally confirm that melted ice cream (especially warm-ish melted ice cream) is just not good. Poor Grandma! She tried…but it sounds like she waited just a little too long. (Either that, or your parents should’ve just driven faster to get to her house. Haha!)
I love salty + sweet desserts, and this ice cream is totally calling my name. And pretzels mixed in would be awesome! I’m thinking a bowl of this on a hot summer day would be excellent…if it ever gets hot here in upstate New York!
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Yeah, I’m thinking Grandma should’ve invited the local cousins over, giving them the treat. But, I guess we were the lucky ones. Ha! I’m totally with you on the salty + sweet! Always my favorite! Hope you get the chance to try this, it’d be most welcome on a hot Upstate NY day!
Laura, my kids would be in heaven if their Grandma told them to eat as much ice cream as they can (especially before dinner)!! I do know what you mean though, melty ice cream is just not that good. THIS on the other hand, looks amazing! I am such a peanut butter fan!!
Thanks, Katherine! It totally did seem like a dream come true, especially after that long drive! Ha! Thanks for visiting!
Laura, my mother had one of those chest type freezers. Sometimes my brother and I would go exploring to the bottom, just to see how old the stuff at the bottom was. We never had ice cream growing up except on birthdays or at my grandmothers.
I’ve tried a few no-churn ice creams but never a peanut butter one. Peanut butter ice cream from Tillamook Creamery used to be a favorite. Thanks for sharing.
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When we moved into our house, Ron, there was one of those big freezers, too! It could probably fit you and your brother and 6 other boys, it was so big, probably similar to your mom’s. I, too, love anything from Tillamook – a great dairy! Thanks for visiting!
I think I would have thought I was in a dream if I was 6 and had just been told I could eat as much ice cream as I like! But then the disappointment of it not tasting right because it was melted. How devasatating! Still at least you’ve got this delicious no-churn salty peanut butter icecream to make up for that disappointing time. Yum! Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe Laura. Printed it off!
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Thanks, Neil! I think my Grandma simply didn’t want to waste the ice cream! Fortunately, being only 6, I moved on pretty quickly! Ha! Hope you get the chance to make this delicious no-churn ice cream! You won’t be sorry!
Totally agree Laura ! Ice cream is four seasons treat in our home too ! Thank you so much ! Sharing …..
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Thanks, Davorka, for visiting and for sharing! Glad you’re another year-round ice cream lover!
omg i just printed this. I’ve been so intrigued with the no churn ice creams I’ve seen, but this one takes the cake, so to speak. I don’t think anyone in my family knows how much I love peanut butter and chocolate ice cream. Probably because I only allow myself to have it about once every 3 years. Yeah Talenti! In any case, I bet it’s good without the chocolate part – thanks!
Mimi – totally get it! I have a formerly unspoken “addiction” to peanut butter. Now it’s spoken loudly and indulged often, for better or worse. Also love the Talenti peanut butter sorbetto! So good! Hope you get the chance to make this easy ice cream, always a good idea to put chocolate on top! Or as a mix-in! Thanks for visiting!
I’m not a huge fan of melted ice cream either – melted ice cream is for milkshakes! I haven’t started my season of homemade ice cream, but this recipe inspired me to do this ASAP. Needless to say, the ice cream looks fantastic!
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Thanks, Ben! I agree, homemade ice cream is a welcome treat any day of the year! Thanks for your visit and kind words.
Wow!
Looks so easy and sooooo good!
Great photos, too.
I could go on and on, but I’m off to the store…..
Thanks so much, Anne! Yes this ice cream is Dangerously Delicious! I have a feeling it will be making frequent appearances in my house! Thanks for your visit, and kind words!
You had me at salty and kept me with peanut butter. NOTHING beats a salty-sweet treat! Especially when there’s pb involved :). You can bet I’ll be trying this one soon!
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Kelsie – we are kindred spirits with the sweet/salty thing! I can’t resist! This is a winner, I promise!