I scream, you scream, we all scream for Nutty Buddy ice cream! This delicious treat is made with creamy vanilla homemade ice cream and loaded with Little Debbie Nutty Buddys that are chock-full of chocolate and peanut butter. It's the perfect way to cool down during the summer months.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- It's super easy to make with just a few ingredients!
- You don't need an ice cream maker for this great tasting ice cream.
- It's loaded with Little Debbie Nutty Buddys, which are my personal favorite!
- No need to keep checking your local grocery store, instead make a decadently delicious homemade version of this creamy ice cream.
Ingredients
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- heavy cream
- sweetened condensed milk
- peanut butter
- semisweet chocolate chips
- half and half
- Little Debbie nutty buddy bars, chopped into small pieces (divided ¾ and ¼)
Toppings
- Nutty Buddy Bars, nuts, maraschino cherries, whipped cream, hot fudge, serve in cones, or waffle cones or cups.
Equipment
- electric mixer
- large bowl
- microwave-safe bowl
- 9-inch loaf pan
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer or a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer with beaters attached, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, about 5-6 minutes.
- To the heavy cream mixture, mix in the peanut butter and combine well. Then whisk in the sweetened condensed milk.
- Place the chocolate chips and half and half in a microwave-safe bowl, microwave at 15-second intervals, stirring in between each interval until a hot fudge is formed.
- Fold ¾ of the Nutty Buddy pieces into the ice cream mixture.
- Pour ⅓ of the ice cream mix into a 9x5 inch loaf pan, Add half of the fudge into the ice cream mixture. Swirl to make ribbons.
- Repeat step 5 one more time.
- Then pour remaining ice cream mix into the pan and top with a few nutty buddy pieces.
- Freeze for 4-6 hours or overnight.
- Serve with extra nutty buddy bars, hot fudge, and whipped cream. Enjoy.
Storage
This Little Debbie Ice Cream recipe can be stored covered in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, let thaw on the counter for 10 - 15 minutes before scooping.
Expert Tips
Expert Tip: For easy scooping, use an ice cream scoop that has been dipped in cold water.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use any type of candy bar that you like. Just make sure that it is chopped into small pieces.
Yes, you can use any flavor that you perfect.
There are a few reasons why your ice cream may not have frozen. One reason could be that the type of milk you used was not full fat. I recommend using full-fat milk for best results.
Variations
- Chocolate lovers: Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips or use chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla.
- Peanut butter lovers: Increase the amount of peanut butter to ½ cup or use peanut butter ice cream instead of vanilla.
- Nuts: Add ½ cup of chopped nuts such as peanuts, almonds, or walnuts.
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- This Grilled Corn on the Cob is another side dish that is perfect for warm weather and my family just can't get enough of it.
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Copycat Homemade Little Debbie Nutty Buddy Ice Cream Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 (14) ounce can, sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 Tablespoon half and half
- 6 Little Debbie nutty buddy bars, chopped into small pieces ( divided ¾ and ¼)
Toppings
- Nutty Buddy Bars, nuts, maraschino cherries, whipped cream, hot fudge.
Instructions
- In the bowl of an electric mixer or a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer with beaters attached, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, about 5-6 minutes.
- To the heavy cream mixture, mix in the peanut butter and combine well. Then whisk in the sweetened condensed milk.
- Place the chocolate chips and half and half in a microwave-safe bowl, microwave at 15-second intervals, stirring in between each interval until a hot fudge is formed.
- Fold ¾ of the Nutty Buddy pieces into the ice cream mixture.
- Pour ⅓ of the ice cream mix into a 9x5 inch loaf pan, Add half of the fudge into the ice cream mixture. Swirl to make ribbons.
- Repeat step 5 one more time.
- Then pour remaining ice cream mix into the pan and top with a few nutty buddy pieces.
- Freeze for 4-6 hours or overnight.
- Serve with extra nutty buddy bars, hot fudge, whipped cream. Enjoy
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