Brownie Batter Ice Cream

Easy brownie batter ice cream! This homemade vanilla no-churn ice cream has homemade edible brownie batter mixed in. No ice cream machine required for this easy frozen treat recipe!

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Did you know that in 1984 President Ronald Reagan designated July to be National Ice Cream month? While the whole month is dedicated to ice cream, he also designated July 17 as National Ice Cream Day. So I've got you covered for celebrating with a new recipe.😉

I already have several ice cream recipes on the blog, from homemade cool britannia to lemon white chocolate cookie and several more. But this ice cream recipe with an edible brownie batter has quickly become an obsession with my family and friends!

why you will love this no churn ice cream

• No-churn vanilla ice cream packed with homemade edible brownie batter!
• No fancy equipment required! Made without an ice cream maker.
• The brownie batter ice cream is rich, creamy and full of chocolate brownie goodness!

what does brownie batter ice cream taste like?

This creamy homemade ice cream has a vanilla base, which is stuffed with decadent chocolate batter. Perfect for anyone who loves licking the spatula when making fudgy brownies or even cookie dough!

The brownie batter is made with traditional brownie ingredients, but without eggs. The flour is heat treated, as it isn't the safest to eat raw flour.

what is edible brownie batter made of?

Please scroll to the printable recipe card at the end of this post for the full list of ingredients and baking directions.

• Unsalted butter ~ melt the butter using your preferred method.
• Brown sugar ~ I like dark brown sugar, but light brown sugar works as well.
• Granulated sugar ~ use your favorite brand.
• Vanilla ~ I prefer a pure vanilla extract for the best flavor. You could use vanilla powder or vanilla bean paste as well, but the pretty vanilla bean flecks will get lost a bit with the brownie batter.
• Unsweetened cocoa powder ~ Scharffen Berger is one of my favorite cocoa powders, but I also use Hershey's Natural Unsweetened Cocoa Powder.
• All-purpose flour ~ A commercially heat treated flour is recommended to make sure any harmful bacteria has been removed from the flour {dō sells one online}. You can also heat treat your flour at home, see the recipe card for instructions.
• Milk ~ any milk works here. I often use almond milk or 1% or fat free milk.

how to make brownie batter ice cream

I like to place my ice cream container in the freezer when starting the ice cream recipe so it's nice and cold when the ice cream is added.

Start by making the edible brownie batter. In a medium size bowl whisk the melted unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fully combined. Then whisk in the vanilla.

Add the cocoa powder and heat treated flour and stir with a spatula until you have a dry dough.

Finally add the milk and stir until you have a thick brownie batter. Set aside while you make the ice cream base.

Next make the vanilla no-churn ice cream base. In a medium bowl, mix together the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract and kosher salt.

Using a stand mixer with the whisk attachment or a hand-held mixer, beat the heavy cream on medium-high until stiff peaks form.  

Next, with a spatula, fold the whipped cream into the sweetened condensed milk mixture in two additions.  Be gentle as you don’t want to completely deflate the whipped cream. 

Now add tablespoon sized dollops of brownie batter over the ice cream. Once you've added about a third of the brownie batter, gently swirl and fold in with a spatula.

Continue adding in the brownie batter until you have lightly swirled the edible brownie batter into the vanilla ice cream. 

Pour the ice cream into your container. Cover and freeze until firm, about 4-6 hours. I often use a metal loaf pan, 8x8 baking pan or round cake pan. Although I do have my eye on this insulated ice cream container and these cute containers.

mix in flavor ideas

This homemade ice cream is perfectly delicious as the recipe is written! If you want to make it your own, here are some other ideas for mix ins.

• Cosmic brownie sprinkles.
• Chop up your favorite chocolate bar or peanut butter cups.
• Rainbow sprinkles.
• Mix in your favorite cookies; be sure to chop them into small, bite size pieces.
• Add a ribbon of caramel, hot fudge or peanut butter.
• This homemade ice cream would also be incredible as an ice cream sandwich with brownie crinkle cookies or malted chocolate chip cookies!

is it okay to eat raw brownie batter?

Traditional baked brownie recipes have raw eggs and flour in them, so the batter is considered not safe to eat. The edible brownie batter in this recipe is made without eggs and the flour is heat treated, so it is safe to eat.

how to heat treat flour at home

Using a commercially heat treated flour is the best way to assure your flour does not contain any bacteria. You can buy it online.

You can heat treat the flour at home to kill off any bacteria that may be growing on it that could potentially make you sick.

To heat treat flour at home; place flour on a rimmed baking sheet and place in a 300°F oven. Check the flour every 2 minutes by stirring it and checking with a thermometer, you want it to reach 165°F. This should take 4-8 minutes.

Flour can also be placed in a microwave safe bowl and cooked on high for 30 second intervals; stirring and checking the temperature at each 30 second interval.

Allow the heat treated flour to cool completely {about 30 minutes} prior to using. You can place the heat treated flour in the refrigerator to speed the cooling process.

tips to make ice cream soft and fluffy

No-churn ice cream by nature has a very soft, creamy and velvety texture.

• Be gentle when folding the whipped cream into the sweetened condensed milk.
• Work quickly when adding the brownie batter and try not to deflate the ice cream.
• Don't try to skimp on the fat content; you need a minimum of 36% fat in the whipping cream to get the best results.
• If using a metal pan to store your ice cream, pop it in the freezer when you start the recipe. That way it's nice and cold when the finished ice cream goes into it.

Remember to snap a picture and tag me on Instagram if you make this Brownie Batter Ice Cream. It warms my heart to see you bring these recipes to life! Thank you for being here and happy baking!

more ice cream and brownie recipes to enjoy

• Funfetti Ice Cream
• Cherry Bourbon Crumble Ice Cream
• White Chocolate Ice Cream {with Roasted Blueberries}
• Shortbread Brownies
• Cookie Butter Brownies
• One Bowl Brownies

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