This 4 ingredient no churn Peanut Butter Mason Jar Ice Cream is one you'll never forget. It's so creamy, sweet, smooth, and absolutely perfect with every bite. An absolutely delicious treat to enjoy all summer long.
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We love peanut butter and ice cream and placing the two together in one creamy dessert just feels right. What's great is that you hardly need any peanut butter at all to get a wonderful flavor so even if you've only got a small bit left in your jar, you can probably make a batch of ice cream!
The taste of this easy peanut butter ice cream has me feeling nostalgic and not for the reasons you may think. While it's not as strong in flavor as a peanut butter cookie it is pretty comparable to a no-bake peanut butter pie.
For more mason jar fun, be sure to check out our Chocolate Mason Jar Ice Cream and Strawberry Mason Jar Ice Cream.
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's easy. Just add everything to a mason jar and shake. This recipe is perfect for at home summer activities with the kids. Make it even more fun by turning the ice cream into Ice Cream Nachos!
- It's perfect for single servings. No need to whip up a large batch of ice cream when you can just make a single treat and call it a day. Perfect for those of us that don't eat ice cream too often.
- The kids can do the hard parts! What I love most is that I can grab a few mason jars and then get my kids to do the shaking. They love helping out with these ice creams and helping me to come up with new flavors.
🛒 Ingredients
Heavy whipping cream. Choose heavy cream with a higher fat content for the creamiest texture and better structure.
Vanilla. Vanilla extract adds flavor. Higher quality vanilla gives a stronger taste, but use what you have on hand.
Creamy peanut butter. Adds a savory balance and that classic peanut butter flavor.
For more peanut butter recipes, check out our Peanut Butter Banana Mug Cake, Spicy Peanut Butter Ramen, Peanut Butter Yogurt Fruit Dip, and Fluffernutter Peanut Butter Cookies.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Small-batch friendly. This recipe makes a single serving, which helps avoid waste and extra ingredients.
Store-brand dairy works. Generic heavy cream and sugar are cheaper and work just as well.
🥄 Instructions for Peanut Butter Mason Jar Ice Cream
Step 1: Add your heavy cream to a pint-sized mason jar.
Step 2: Next, add your granulated sugar to the jar of cream.
Step 3: Add in the vanilla extract and the peanut butter.
Step 4: Close the lid to the jar and secure it tightly.
Step 5: Shake for about 3-5 minutes or until the mixture has thickened. Dip a spoon into the mixture to test thickness. You want the cream to cling to the spoon and not have more than a drip or two.
Step 6: Close the lid again and place the jar into the freezer for about 3 hours before eating.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Choose the right jar. Use a pint sized mason jar with a tight fitting lid and rim. This gives the mixture room to move and become frothy, which helps create the best texture.
- Watch the consistency. Shake until the mixture goes from sloshy to noticeably thicker. You'll feel and hear it change as it stiffens. Once it no longer moves freely, stop shaking.
- Test before freezing. Open the jar and dip in a spoon. Hold it upright over the jar. The mixture should cling to the spoon with only a few drops falling back. That's when it's ready to freeze.
❄️ Storage and Make Ahead
Storage: Keep the ice cream sealed in the mason jar and stored in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Make Ahead: This is a great make-ahead treat. Shake and freeze in advance so it's ready whenever a craving hits.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
Enjoy this peanut butter ice cream on its own, or serve it with sliced bananas, chocolate drizzle, crushed cookies, or a warm brownie for an easy dessert upgrade.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
Nope. This ice cream recipe does not require any eggs making it a non-cooking recipe and one that is perfectly safe to consume as a liquid or as a solid.
It typically takes around 4-6 hours to firm up in the freezer.
Yes, you can use creamy or crunchy peanut butter, depending on your preference.
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📖 Recipe
Peanut Butter Mason Jar Ice Cream
Ingredients
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream - ($0.75)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar - ($0.01)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract - ($0.06)
- 1 teaspoons creamy peanut butter - ($0.01)
Instructions
- Add ingredients to jar. Measure the heavy whipping cream into a pint-sized mason jar. Add the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and peanut butter.
- Seal the jar. Secure the lid tightly to prevent leaks.
- Shake to thicken. Shake vigorously for about 3 minutes, until the mixture thickens and clings to a spoon with only a few drops falling back into the jar.
- Freeze. Place the jar in the freezer and freeze for at least 3 hours before eating.
Notes
- Jar size. Use a pint-sized mason jar to allow enough space for shaking and freezing.
- Texture check. Stop shaking once the mixture thickens and no longer sloshes when shaken.
- Freezer storage. Store frozen for up to 6 months.
- Serving tip. Once thawed and opened, enjoy in one sitting and avoid refreezing for best texture and flavor.
Nutritional Information
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J. Hegyi says
YUMMY!