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Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake

Published: Jun 22, 2019 Last updated on June 28, 2023 Author: Sabine / This post may contain affiliate links

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This gorgeous peanut butter ice cream cake is the indulgent treat you have been waiting for. You will get to taste the perfect marriage of crunchy, sweet, salty, and creamy in every bite. The best? You can make this decadent dessert with just 9 ingredients! By the way, have you tried my brownie ice cream cake?

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  • Tested and approved flavor variation
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  • More ice cream recipes to try
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Why you will love this recipe

  • You only need 9 ingredients.
  • It's the perfect summertime treat to help cool you off.
  • It's a super simple recipe and ideal for beginners.

Photo instructions

In a bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, peanut crumbs, peanut butter, and melted butter until fully combined and evenly moist.

crust for ice cream cake

Transfer the crumbs to a 9-inch (23cm) baking pan and press crumbs evenly into the bottom of the pan with the back of a flat-bottomed cup. Freeze for about 30 minutes.

crust for ice cream cake

In a large bowl, stir ice cream with a wooden spoon to soften, for about 1-2 minutes.

ice cream cake filling mixed up

Add 1 cup of peanut butter and 5 oz peanut butter cups to the ice cream and stir until combined. It's absolutely fine when peanut butter swirls are still visible. You don't need to work that accurately.

stiring in ice cream mix for peanut butter ice cream cake

Remove the crust from the freezer and fill the half of the ice cream into the pan.

ice cream layer of ice cream cake

Spoon dollops of the remaining peanut butter on top of the ice cream. Even and swirl it into the ice cream with an offset spatula or spoon.

peanut butter layer on ice cream cake

Sprinkle with the remaining peanut butter cups.

chopped reeses on ice cream cake layer

Spoon the remaining ice cream on top and spread evenly.

smoothing ice crean on cake

Freeze the cake for at least 8 hours but preferably overnight.

peanut butter ice cream cake in pan

Place the chopped chocolate bars, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream in a heat-proof bowl and microwave for about 2 minutes until it has the typical chocolate fudge consistency.

Stir every 20 seconds, that the chocolate doesn't get too fast too hot. Pour, drizzle, or spread on top of the cake. Freeze the cake again for at least two hours.

Serve with whipped cream, meringue, or additional toppings of your choice — store leftovers up to 2 weeks in the freezer.

ice cream cake on a cake stand

Expert tips for success

  • The best way to cut it is to set it on the counter about 5 minutes before you are ready to serve it. That gives it a little time to thaw slightly. Don't go much longer than that because it will begin to melt.
  • Warm a large knife under hot water for cutting. After each cut, you will need to wipe off the knife and run it under hot water. Follow these tips, and you will end up with perfect slices.

Tested and approved flavor variation

My family loves it when I make them a peanut butter s'mores ice cream cake. It's basically the same cake, just with marshmallow fluff and a meringue topping. As you assemble the cake, alternate dollops of marshmallow fluff (1 container 7oz is enough) and ice cream into the pan. After applying the ganache, garnish with meringue, if desired. I used the meringue topping from my lemon meringue tart recipe.

Peanut Butter S'mores Ice Cream Cake Recipe

Storage

It needs to be stored in the freezer in a freezer-safe, airtight container. It will last for up to 2 weeks. Except for cutting, keep it in the freezer all the time. Don't let it set out for too long. If it seems to have melted a fair amount, then it might not hold up very well to be frozen again.

bowl of ice cream cake with a bite on a fork

More ice cream recipes to try

Can't get enough of ice cream? Check out our other ice cream recipes like chocolate milkshake, vanilla milkshake or cookie ice cream sandwiches.

Recipe

bowl of ice cream cake with a bite on a fork

Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake

5 from 3 votes
Author Sabine
Calories: 650kcal
Servings: 16 servings
Prep 15 minutes minutes
Freezing Time 12 hours hours
Total 12 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
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This gorgeous peanut butter ice cream cake is the indulgent treat you have been waiting for. You will get to taste the perfect marriage of crunchy, sweet, salty, and creamy in every bite. You can make this decadent dessert with just 9 ingredients and 15 minutes prep. 

Ingredients
 
 

Crust

  • ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
  • â…“ cup salted peanuts, ground
  • 3 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Filling

  • 3 lbs vanilla ice cream
  • 2 cups creamy peanut butter, divided
  • 10 oz peanut butter cups, roughly chopped and divided

Chocolate Fudge Sauce

  • 1 cup dark chocolate bars, finely chopped
  • 6 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • In a bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, peanut crumbs, peanut butter, and melted butter until fully combined and evenly moist. Transfer the crumbs to a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan and press crumbs evenly into the bottom of the pan with the back of a flat-bottomed cup. Freeze for about 30 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, stir ice cream with a wooden spoon to soften, for about 1-2 minutes. Add 1 cup of peanut butter and 5 oz peanut butter cups to the ice cream and stir until combined. It's absolutely fine when peanut butter swirls are still visible. You don't need to work that accurately.  
  • Remove the crust from the freezer and fill the half of the ice cream into the pan. Spoon dollops of the remaining peanut butter on top of the ice cream. Even and swirl it into the ice cream with an offset spatula or spoon. Sprinkle with the remaining peanut butter cups. Spoon the remaining ice cream on top and spread evenly. Freeze the cake for at least 8 hours but preferably overnight.
  • Place the chopped chocolate bars, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream in a heat-proof bowl and microwave for about 2 minutes until it has the typical chocolate fudge consistency. Stir every 20 seconds, that the chocolate doesn't get too fast too hot. Pour, drizzle, or spread on top of the cake. Freeze the cake for at least two hours.
  • Serve with whipped cream, meringue, or additional toppings of your choice. Store leftovers up to 2 weeks in the freezer.

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Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 16gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 358mgPotassium: 612mgFiber: 4gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 555IUVitamin C: 0.8mgCalcium: 188mgIron: 2.6mg
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword how to make peanut butter ice cream cake, peanut butter ice cream cake recipe
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About Sabine

Sabine is a professional baker, cookbook author, and award-winning food photographer.

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Comments

  1. Maggie

    July 07, 2023 at 9:27 pm

    5 stars
    Made this for my son’s birthday. It was SO good - it was a big hit!

    Reply
  2. Brooke

    June 01, 2020 at 3:57 pm

    What is your tip on getting the cake out of the pan as a whole?

    Reply
    • Sabine

      June 21, 2020 at 1:32 pm

      I recommend using a springform pan for this recipe.

      Reply
  3. des

    June 24, 2019 at 12:29 am

    Hello Sabine,
    Can I substitute heavy cream with regular milk for the ganache? Chopped chocolate bars, sweetened condensed milk and regular milk. I dont really like heavy cream smell though
    Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Sabine

      July 08, 2019 at 12:06 pm

      Hi Des, Yes, you can do that, that shouldn't be a problem.

      Reply

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