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Ingredients
– 2 cups heavy cream
– 1 cup whole milk
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
– 1 cup peanut butter cups (mini)
– 1 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
Equipment
– Ice cream maker (optional)
– Mixing bowl
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Freezer-safe container with lid (if using the “no-churn” method)
Instructions
Option 1: Using an Ice Cream Maker
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and cocoa powder. Whisk until the sugar is fully dissolved.
2. Add the vanilla extract and whisk to combine.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours or overnight.
4. Remove the mixture from the refrigerator and pour it into an ice cream maker.
5. Churn the mixture according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
6. During the last 2 minutes of churning, add the chocolate chips, peanut butter cups, and chopped peanuts (if using).
7. Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours.
Option 2: No-Churn Method
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and cocoa powder. Whisk until the sugar is fully dissolved.
2. Add the vanilla extract and whisk to combine.
3. Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container with a lid.
4. Cover the container with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and freeze for at least 2 hours.
5. Every 30 minutes, remove the container from the freezer and use a fork to scrape the mixture and break up any ice crystals that have formed. This is called “tempering” the mixture.
6. Repeat the tempering process for 2-3 hours, or until the ice cream has reached the desired consistency.
7. Once the ice cream is almost fully set, fold in the chocolate chips, peanut butter cups, and chopped peanuts (if using).
8. Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 1 hour.
Tips
– For a creamier ice cream, use a higher ratio of heavy cream to whole milk.
– If using the no-churn method, be patient and temper the mixture regularly to achieve the best texture.
– Experiment with different mix-ins, such as nuts, candy pieces, or fruit, to create unique flavor combinations.