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Peanut Butter Jelly Ice Cream

Peanut Butter Jelly Ice Cream: A Nostalgic Creamy Delight

This Peanut Butter Jelly Ice Cream captures nostalgic flavors of childhood sandwiches in a creamy dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Freezing Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Base
  • 2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half for a lighter version
  • 1 cup whole milk or almond milk for a dairy-free option
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar no substitutions recommended
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or use vanilla bean paste for extra richness
  • a pinch salt balances sweetness
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter or crunchy peanut butter for texture
Swirls
  • 1/2 cup fruit jelly/jam use your favorite flavor, like grape or strawberry

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • whisk
  • Ice cream maker
  • airtight container

Method
 

Whisking the Base
  1. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of heavy cream, 1 cup of whole milk, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk vigorously for about 2–3 minutes until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Adding Peanut Butter
  1. Spoon in 1 cup of creamy peanut butter into the mixture. Mix thoroughly for another 2–4 minutes until mostly combined.
Churning the Ice Cream
  1. Pour your peanut butter mixture into an ice cream maker and let it churn for about 25-30 minutes until thickened.
Creating Jelly Swirls
  1. During the last 5 minutes of churning, drizzle in 1/2 cup of warmed fruit jelly or jam to create swirls.
Freezing to Firm Up
  1. Transfer the ice cream mixture into an airtight container, press plastic wrap against the surface, and freeze for a minimum of 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure heavy cream and milk are well-chilled before starting for the perfect creamy texture.

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