No-churn Nutella Peanut Butter Chip Ice Cream is a delectable 4-ingredient frozen dessert that combines the rich flavor of Nutella with smooth and creamy peanut butter chips. This easy-to-make homemade ice cream requires no ice cream maker and is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth on a hot summer day.

Ice cream in a loaf pan with a scoop on top.

You only need 4-ingredients to make this no-churn Nutella ice cream, plus no ice cream maker is required! It’s soft, smooth, creamy and the perfect decadent treat to enjoy on a hot summer day.

Nutella is combined with sweetened condensed milk then folded into a whipped cream mixture and frozen until ice cream consistency. It’s like my no-churn vanilla ice cream, no churn Nutella ice cream and favorite cookies and peanut butter chocolate ice cream parfait mixed into one sweet frozen treat!

This frozen ice cream is perfect for fans of the chocolate hazelnut spread! It’s drool-worthy and such an easy to make dreamy dessert, the hardest part is actually waiting for it to freeze. Scoop it into a bowl, serve it in a cone or top it with your favorite ice cream toppings for a mouthwatering treat!

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Why You Will Love Easy Nutella Ice Cream

Flavor: Chocolate hazelnut Nutella and peanut butter together. Need I say more? This no-churn ice cream recipe will be your new favorite indulgence!
Rich and dreamy: Heavy whipping cream combined with a sweetened Nutella mixture is pure decadence and the texture is sweet creamy perfection!
Easy to make: Only 4-ingredients and a few steps makes this ice cream with Nutella so simple to make!
Versatile: Serve in a bowl, in a cone or just dig in with a spoon, each bite is heavenly! My daughter, who isn’t even a peanut butter fan, licked the bowl clean.

Ingredients and Notes

This no-churn ice cream is a special treat with absolutely no machine required!

Heavy whipping cream: Also called whole whipping cream. This will be whipped into whip cream and give the no-churn Nutella ice cream its creamy texture.
Sweetened condensed milk: This is not evaporated milk! It makes this homemade Nutella ice cream rich and decadent.
Nutella: It’s not Nutella ice cream without Nutella! Use store bought Nutella or make your own homemade Nutella.
Peanut butter chips: Peanut butter chips add the peanut butter to the Nutella chip ice cream. Feel free to use your favorite chip!

How to Make No-Churn Nutella Peanut Butter Chip Ice Cream

To start, thin out the Nutella by placing it in a bowl over a pot of boiling water or microwave it until it has reached a thinner consistency.

Combine Nutella and sweetened condensed milk in a medium sized bowl and stir until combined.

Combining the nutella and sweetened condensed milk in a white bowl.

Next, using an electric mixer whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overmix.

Beating the whipped cream until stiff in a silver bowl.

Fold the Nutella condensed milk mixture into the whipped cream.

Mixing the cream mixture and the whipped cream.

Gently fold in the peanut butter chips.

Place the no-churn ice cream mixture in a metal loaf pan or a large freezer safe pan. Cover and freeze at least 3- 5 hours or overnight until firm. It’s pure bliss.

Variations

Chips: Use whatever chocolate chip you have on hand for this Nutella chip ice cream or even a combination of semi-sweet chocolate chips and peanut butter chips for the best no-churn chocolate chip ice cream.
Chopped chocolate: Instead of chips use a good quality chopped chocolate bar.
Hazelnuts: Add some chopped roasted hazelnuts to really enhance the nutty flavor of this Nutella hazelnut ice cream.
Boozy: Add 1-2 Tablespoons of Frangelico liqueur for an adult version of this ice cream and as a bonus it keeps the ice cream even creamier. It’s the perfect gourmet way to end a dinner party!

Expert Tips

Metal loaf pan: Chilling a metal loaf pan will help the Nutella ice cream recipe freeze more quickly.
Chilled tools: Chilling your mixing bowl and beaters helps create a better whipped cream.
Don’t over whip the cream: Your whipping cream is ready when it creates a peak that stands up on its own. Check by stopping your mixer, sticking the beater straight down and pulling it up. If it creates a peak, it’s ready!
Gently fold in the Nutella mixture: Stir gently so you don’t let all the air out of the whipped cream.

Storing

Store leftovers of your no-churn Nutella ice cream tightly wrapped in the pan in the freezer for up to a week. Storing it near the back of the freezer can help prevent ice crystals.

If you plan to store it longer than a week, store it in an airtight container for up to two weeks, if it lasts that long!

Can I use regular chocolate chips instead of peanut butter chips?

Absolutely! Feel free to customize this recipe to your liking by swapping out the peanut butter chips for another mix-in like chocolate chips, nuts, or small pieces of your favorite candy bar.

What is Nutella?

Nutella is a spread made with sweetened palm oil, hazelnuts, milk powder and cocoa. The chocolate hazelnut taste is simply divine!

How to serve Nutella ice cream?

While perfectly fine as is, if you want to make your Nutella ice cream treat extra special, drizzle it with some chocolate sauce or serve a scoop with this chocolate pudding cake. A strawberry sauce would also be delicious and some homemade whipped cream is always a must!

Make a Nutella ice cream banana split sundae for an even more indulgent treat! Just add your Nutella ice cream to a bowl along with sliced bananas, chocolate sauce and whipped cream. Sandwich some no-churn Nutella ice cream between two Nutella pinwheel cookies for an ice cream sandwich. Yum!

Can I use an ice cream machine to make homemade Nutella ice cream?

Yes, you can use an ice cream maker although the ice cream with Nutella will not need to be churned for as long. So plan accordingly and check it earlier than your ice cream maker instructions indicate.

Can I double the recipe?

Yes, you can easily double or even triple the recipe to make more ice cream, you might need an extra loaf pan and also longer freezing time depending how much you make.

Do I need to let the ice cream thaw before serving?

It’s best to let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes or more if your ice cream is solid and difficult to scoop.

What can I do with leftover Nutella?

There are so many options to use your leftover Nutella! Use the chocolate hazelnut spread to make this creamy Nutella liqueur, stuffed Nutella cookies or Italian Nutella cake. It’s also great to spread on toast, cookies, cupcakes or just to even enjoy eating a spoonful straight out of the jar.

This Ice Cream recipe is so fast and simple the kids will love giving you a hand making it and not just eating it. So get out those extra mini Peanut Butter Chips and start making some Ice Cream. Enjoy!