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Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Ice Cream
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Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Ice Cream is a luscious, creamy dessert that perfectly balances sweet, salty, and nutty flavors. Combining rich salted caramel swirls with creamy peanut butter in a silky frozen custard base, this indulgent treat melts in your mouth and makes an irresistible comfort dessert suitable for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Ice Cream Base

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Swirls & Garnishes

  • 3/4 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • Optional: chopped roasted peanuts, flaky sea salt, extra caramel sauce for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Custard Base: Whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and thick. Warm the heavy cream and whole milk in a saucepan over medium heat until just simmering. Slowly pour the warm cream mixture over the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Return the combined mixture to the saucepan and cook gently over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  2. Incorporate Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Remove the custard from heat and quickly stir in the natural peanut butter and vanilla extract while the mixture is still warm. Mix thoroughly to ensure a smooth, lump-free base infused with rich nutty flavor.
  3. Chill the Ice Cream Base: Strain the custard through a fine mesh sieve to remove any cooked egg bits. Let it cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for optimal creaminess.
  4. Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the chilled custard base into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency, incorporating air and freezing the mixture evenly.
  5. Add Salted Caramel Swirls and Freeze: Gently fold in generous dollops of salted caramel sauce to create luscious swirls without fully mixing them in. Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for a minimum of 4 hours until firm.

Notes

  • Use natural peanut butter for a cleaner, creamier taste.
  • Ensure the custard base is thoroughly chilled before churning to achieve a smooth texture.
  • A pinch of sea salt enhances the balance of sweetness and flavor depth.
  • Fold in caramel sauce gently to maintain beautiful swirls.
  • Store ice cream in an airtight container to prevent ice crystals and preserve creaminess.

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Keywords: Salted Caramel, Peanut Butter, Ice Cream, Homemade, Dessert, Frozen Custard, Creamy, Nutty, Sweet and Salty

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