Love homemade ice cream? This Brownie Batter Ice Cream Recipe is one of the best! It's packed with homemade brownie flavor and a rich, creamy texture. Made with black cocoa powder, hot fudge, and brownie chunks, it's the ultimate homemade ice cream for chocolate lovers. This is one of those ice cream recipes that you're going to be thinking about long after your bowl is empty!
Add fudgy brownie pieces, hot fudge swirls, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or keep it simple with pure brownie batter flavor. However you make it, every scoop tastes better than store-bought.
Be sure to try my Oreo Ice Cream Recipe and this Dark Chocolate Raspberry Ice Cream for two other must-make treats.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Rich brownie batter flavor
- Ultra creamy texture
- Easy ice cream maker recipe
- Customizable mix-ins
- Better than store-bought
- Perfect for chocolate lovers
- Great make-ahead dessert
Before You Get Started
- Chill the ice cream base before churning for the creamiest texture.
- Use black cocoa powder for the richest brownie flavor and dark color.
- Brownie pieces should be completely cooled before adding.
- Freeze the finished ice cream for several hours before scooping.
Ingredients
- Heavy cream - Adds richness and creaminess.
- Whole milk - Adds richness and is the main fat content.
- Black cocoa powder - Black cocoa has a darker chocolate flavor than regular cocoa powder. It gives the ice cream its brownie batter flavor and color.
- Sugar - Used to sweeten.
- Egg yolks - Add a rich custard-style texture.
- Salt - Salt enhances the other flavors.
- Vanilla extract - Brings out the flavor of the chocolate.
- Instant espresso powder - This is optional, but it does add a deeper chocolate flavor without making the ice cream taste like coffee.
- Mix-ins - These are optional, but can include brownie chunks and pieces, hot fudge, nuts, or other sweet treats.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make this Brownie Batter Ice Cream Recipe
Step One: Add all the ice cream ingredients (except mix-ins) into a blender and blend until smooth.
Step Two: Pour the ice cream base into the ice cream maker. Churn according to the machine directions.
Step Three: Once it is done churning, add the brownie chunks, if using. Stir them in.
Step Four: Next, put the ice cream into a freezer-safe container. Swirl in the hot fudge.
Step Five: Freeze it for about 4 hours.
Step Six: Once it has firmed up, scoop and serve.
Top Tip
If you are concerned about using raw egg yolks in ice cream, you can purchase pasteurized eggs or temper the ice cream base. To temper, just heat the ice cream mixture until it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Then chill it completely before adding to the ice cream machine.
Variations
- Double Chocolate – Add mini chocolate chips.
- Peanut Butter Brownie – Swirl in peanut butter along with the fudge.
- Salted Brownie – Finish with flaky sea salt.
- Cookies & Brownies – Add crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, like Oreos.
- Mint Brownie – Add a few drops of peppermint extract.
See these Salted Brownie Cookies for another brownie treat!
Equipment
To make this homemade ice cream, you'll need to have an ice cream maker, a rubber spatula, and a freezer-safe airtight container for storage.
Storage
Store homemade ice cream in an airtight freezer container for up to 2 months. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface before adding the lid to help prevent ice crystals.
Common Questions
Yes. The flavor will be lighter and more like chocolate ice cream than brownie batter, but it will still be delicious.
Egg yolks create a richer, creamier texture. If preferred, use pasteurized eggs or temper the custard before chilling.
A small amount of espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor without making the ice cream taste like coffee.
Yes, but don't overfill your ice cream maker. If doubling the recipe, churn it in separate batches for the best texture.
It really comes down to making sure that you have an ice cream container that is good for storage. Keeping out the air is key to keeping the ice cream fresh. If you open the lid and see that there are ice crystals on the ice cream, that is your cue that the storage container isn't airtight, and it's letting in air.
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📖 Recipe
Brownie Batter Ice Cream Recipe
Equipment
- Ice Cream Maker
Ingredients
Ice Cream Base
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup black cocoa powder
- ¾ cup sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder optional, for deeper chocolate flavor
Optional Mix-ins
- brownie chunks, hot fudge, or fudge pieces
Instructions
- Combine the ice cream base ingredients. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into an ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- When the ice cream has finished churning, mix in any additions, if using.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 3-4 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
Notes
Nutrition
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