Peanut Butter Swirl – Sweet & salty goodness

Here’s a rich and irresistible Peanut Butter Swirl Ice Cream recipe—creamy, sweet, salty, and full of nutty ribbons that melt in your mouth:

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Peanut Butter Swirl Ice Cream

Servings: 6–8
Time: 4–6 hours (including chilling and freezing)

Ingredients

Ice Cream Base:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Peanut Butter Swirl:

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar or maple syrup (to sweeten)
• 1–2 tbsp milk or cream (to loosen consistency, if needed)
• Pinch of salt (to enhance the sweet-salty balance)

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Instructions

1. Make the Ice Cream Base
   • In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk and sugar until dissolved. Stir in heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Chill for 1–2 hours.
2. Prepare the Peanut Butter Swirl
   • In a small bowl, mix peanut butter with powdered sugar or maple syrup and a splash of milk until smooth and pourable but still thick. Set aside.
3. Churn the Ice Cream
   • Pour chilled base into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually 20–30 minutes).
4. Layer with Swirl
   • Once churned, spoon one-third of the ice cream into a container, drizzle or dollop peanut butter mixture, and repeat layers until all is used. Lightly swirl with a knife or skewer.
5. Freeze to Set
   • Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
6. Serve
   • Let soften slightly before scooping. Top with chopped peanuts or chocolate chips if desired.

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This Peanut Butter Swirl Ice Cream is a dream for sweet-and-salty lovers. Want to pair it with a fudge ripple or turn it into a sundae base?