M M Peanut Ice Cream Food

M & M PEANUT ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Do not open the 500 gm bag of M & M peanuts--stand on them in the bag to crush a bit. (Don't stomp it busts the bag and causes leakage).
• Remove half of the ice cream from the container and place in a mixing bowl.
• Fold in the coffee.
• Add the whole bag of M&M peanuts.
• Fold in the second half of the ice cream.
• Return it to the ice cream container--it will fit easily.
• Re-freeze.
• Serve on its own or in cones. Great after a BBQ.

PEANUT BUTTER ICE CREAM (NO COOK)

Steps:

• Beat peanut butter and sugar until smooth.
• Slowly beat in 1 cup half and half until thoroughly combined.
• Whisk in 2 cups half and half, vanilla and salt.
• Freeze according to manufactures instructions (i sometimes freeze the liquid mixture for 30 minutes to get it reallllly cold first).
• Add mix in's in the last 5 minutes.

PEANUT BRITTLE ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Let ice cream soften so it can be stirred.
• Break up peanut brittle with a rolling pin.
• Mix peanut brittle into ice cream and refreeze.
• Serve and enjoy!

PEANUT BUTTER ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Using a handheld mixer, cream the peanut butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth. Add 1 cup of half-and-half and beat on low speed until well mixed. Add the rest of the half-and-half and the cream and whisk by hand-if you try to use your mixer you will end up with it splattering all over the kitchen.
• Pour the mixture into ice cream maker and process for 25 to 30 minutes, or according to the manufacturer's directions. The ice cream will be on the soft side but can be eaten right away or put into the freezer to "cure" or harden up for a couple hours. Stored in an airtight container, the ice cream will keep at least a week in the freezer.

EASY VEGAN PEANUT BUTTER-MAPLE ICE CREAM

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, simmer maple syrup, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces by a third, 8 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let syrup cool completely, stirring it occasionally as it cools. You should have about 1/2 cup.
• Place syrup, creamer, peanut butter, vanilla and salt in a blender or food processor (or use an immersion blender), and blend until smooth, 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Pour ice cream into a loaf pan.
• Cover and place in the freezer to harden overnight or for at least 4 to 6 hours. Remove pan from the freezer at least 10 minutes before scooping and serving, topped with chocolate shavings or sprinkles, if you like.