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August 16, 2014 2 Comments

Homemade Butterfinger Ice Cream



 

Homemade Butterfinger Ice Cream...only six ingredientsI can neither confirm nor deny that I have made Homemade Butterfinger Ice Cream 4 times in the last month. If you’re a fan of Butterfingers and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, try this Candy Bar Peanut Butter Fudge recipe, which incorporates both candies.

I have a new favorite ice cream recipe. It’s this one. I am addicted and can’t get over how simple and delicious it is.

The vanilla-flavored base is perfect for adding any of your favorite candy bars or cookies. I feel it is my responsibility to test it with every candy bar and cookie out there before summer ends. The problem is I started with Oreos, which was AWESOME. Then I tried Butterfingers. I LOVE it so much with the Butterfingers that I haven’t moved on to test another candy bar yet…And I might have made the last batch in the middle of the night, so the children wouldn’t even know it existed. And I might have hidden it in the back of the freezer and not shared it with anyone…..I told you. I am addicted. I may need rehab for this. 🙂

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My mom got this recipe from a friend. When she first told me about it and disclosed that it has eggs in it, I was, like, “No way! Not eating that.” Well….. she made it (with Oreos) while I was visiting her this summer. It looked so good I just had to try it, and then try a little more and a little more…..Moral of the story: don’t be afraid to make this ice cream just because it has raw eggs in it. I have eaten a whole lot of it, and I am still alive. Plus, I can justify eating it for breakfast because it has the added protein from the eggs. 🙂

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE BUTTERFINGER ICE CREAM

  • Combine the first four ingredients in an ice cream maker. Whisk well until completely blended.
  • Add milk to the fill line and whisk again to ensure everything is thoroughly mixed.
  • Follow your ice cream maker’s instructions to load and start your mixer. If it is like mine, you need to put a two-inch layer of ice and then about 1/4 cup rock salt. Repeat until the ice level is up to the top of the ice cream holder.
  • As soon as the ice cream maker stops, pour ice cream into a large bowl and mix in the chopped candy bars. Put it in whatever container you want to store it in. (I put it back in the Ice Cream maker container I made it in.)
  • Next, quickly put the ice cream in the freezer to set up.
  • Enjoy!

Homemade Ice Cream makes me so happy! It’s a tradition that has been handed down for generations in my family. I am just so glad I live in a generation where Butterfinger Candy Bars exist.

Tips for making Homemade Butterfinger Ice Cream
  • If you’re using double-strength vanilla extract, use 1 1/2 tsp instead of 1 tbsp.
  • Use the same container the ice cream is made in to store it in the freezer.
  • Use your favorite candy bars, cookies, or a combination of both in this recipe.

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Homemade Butterfinger Ice Cream
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
1 hour
Total time
1 hour 10 mins
 
This recipe is for a standard size Ice Cream Maker. Use any of your favorite candy bars or cookies to make this delicious ice cream. I prefer Butterfingers or Oreos.
Author: My mom's friend
Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 1 can sweet and condensed milk
  • 2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • Milk to fill line (approx. ½ gallon)
  • 9-12 fun size Butterfingers, chopped
  • Ice and Rock Salt for Ice Cream Maker
Instructions
  1. Combine the first four ingredients in an ice cream maker. Whisk well until completely blended.
  2. Add milk to the fill line and whisk again to ensure everything is thoroughly mixed.
  3. Follow your ice cream maker's instructions to load and start your mixer. If it is like mine, you need to put a two-inch layer of ice and then about ¼ cup rock salt. Repeat until ice level is up to the top of the ice cream holder.
  4. As soon as the ice cream maker stops, pour ice cream into a large bowl and mix in the chopped candy bars. Put it in whatever container you want to store it in. (I put it back in the Ice Cream maker container I made it in.)
  5. Next, quickly put the ice cream in the freezer to set up.
  6. Enjoy!
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  1. Heather

    February 15, 2016 at 8:12 pm

    Overall…good. Though I do think that the ice cream could use a bit of sugar. If you have a good chunk of Butterfinger (and I love those chunks) it’s awesome. But if not, it’s a little bland. But overall, we enjoyed it!

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    • Maria

      February 16, 2016 at 8:15 pm

      Hi Heather, Thank you for trying the recipe. The base is a little on the “not-too-sweet” side, but that is what makes it such a great spring board for all kinds of add ins, It sounds like you might want to add a little more Butterfinger next time. You should also totally try it with crushed Oreo’s, it’s delicious!

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