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Freshly churned brownie batter ice cream being scooped, with visible creamy texture and rich chocolate swirls, ready to serve.

Brownie Batter Ice Cream

Fudgy, creamy, and nostalgic—this brownie batter ice cream delivers chewy brownie chunks, smooth chocolate base, and a rich dessert experience you won’t forget.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes + chilling/freezing
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

  • ¾ cup brown sugar (light or dark)

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large egg yolks

  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • 1½ cups heavy cream

Dry Ingredients

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour (heat-treated)

  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ½ tsp kosher salt

Optional Swirls & Mix-ins

  • ½ cup chocolate chips

  • ¼ cup heavy cream (for fudge swirl)

  • ½ cup brownie chunks or dough pieces

  • ¼ cup toasted chopped nuts

  • 2 tbsp salted caramel sauce

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until glossy.

  • Add egg yolks and vanilla; whisk until smooth.

  • In another bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Sift dry mix into wet; stir gently until smooth.

  • Warm milk and cream in a saucepan until small bubbles form (do not boil).

  • Slowly whisk ⅓ of warm liquid into the batter to temper the eggs.

  • Pour the tempered batter into the saucepan with remaining liquid. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

  • Strain the base through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl. Cool completely, then chill 4+ hours or overnight.

  • Churn in an ice cream maker until soft-serve texture.

  • Gently fold in chilled brownie chunks and fudge swirl.

 

  • Freeze 2+ hours before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer swirl, melt chocolate chips with cream and cool before adding.

  • Fold in mix-ins during the last 30 seconds of churning for best texture.

 

  • Chill your base well to prevent ice crystals.

  • Author: James Carter
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Frozen Dessert, Ice Cream
  • Method: Churned
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ½ cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 26 g
  • Sodium: 115 mg
  • Fat: 21 g
  • Saturated Fat: 13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31 g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg

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