Craving a creamy, candy-bar-loaded treat? This Ninja Creami Butterfinger Ice Cream delivers big flavor with almost zero effort. It’s rich, smooth, and packed with peanut butter, chocolate, and those signature crispy Butterfinger bits in every scoop. If you love easy Ninja Creami desserts or need a crowd-pleasing frozen treat, this Butterfinger version is one of the easiest and most addictive flavors you can make at home.
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If you love peanut butter ice cream, chocolate, cookie monster and a crunchy twist, this recipe is a total win. Butterfingers bring a nostalgic touch with their flaky, peanut-buttery magic.
My go-to vanilla base and cookie butter ice cream recipes inspired this sweet creation. It’s also a cousin to my gooey s'mores ice cream—talk about dessert royalty! With Butterfingers as the star, this recipe takes indulgence to the next level.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Candy-packed goodness: Every bite is filled with Butterfinger crunch and peanut-buttery flavor.
- Easy to make: With the Ninja Creami, creating this dessert is a breeze.
- Customizable: Add mix-ins or adjust sweetness to fit your cravings.
- Perfect texture: Creamy, smooth, and satisfyingly crunchy all in one.
Ingredients
Here's what you'll need:
- Half and half: Creates a rich and creamy base.
- Condensed milk: Sweetens and thickens the mixture.
- PB2 peanut butter powder: Adds a peanut butter flavor without extra fat.
- Vanilla extract: Enhances all the sweet, nutty notes.
- Butterfinger: The crunchy highlight of this ice cream.
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitution and Additions
- Use whole milk or heavy cream instead of half and half for different richness levels.
- Replace PB2 with regular peanut butter for a creamier texture.
- Swap Butterfinger for Reese’s or Snickers to switch up the flavors.
How To Make Butterfinger Ice Cream
- Mix the base: Combine half and half, condensed milk, PB2, and vanilla in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into pint container: Add the mixture to your Ninja Creami pint container and freeze for 24 hours.
- Process: Use the Ninja Creami’s "Ice Cream" function to churn the frozen base.
- Add Butterfinger pieces: After processing, create a well in the ice cream and add chopped Butterfingers. Process again on the "Mix-In" function.
- Serve: Scoop, top with extra Butterfinger if desired, and enjoy!
Mix-in or Topping Suggestion
- Chopped peanuts: Adds extra crunch.
- Chocolate chips: For a rich, chocolatey bite.
- Crushed Oreos: Perfect for a cookies-and-cream twist.
- Caramel drizzle: A sweet and gooey addition.
- Whipped cream: For a light and creamy topping.
💪🏼Make It High Protein
- Add a scoop of unflavored or vanilla protein powder.
- Swap PB2 for a high-protein peanut butter powder.
- Mix in crushed protein bars instead of Butterfingers.
👍🏼Make It Less Sugar
- Use sugar-free condensed milk.
- Swap regular Butterfingers for a low-sugar version.
- Replace half and half with unsweetened almond milk. (texture will be different)
Variations
- Butterfinger Banana Ice Cream: Add a ripe banana to the base.
- Chocolate Butterfinger: Blend in cocoa powder with the base ingredients.
- Peanut Butter Explosion: Add chunks of peanut butter cups.
- Butterfinger Cheesecake: Mix in cream cheese for a tangy twist.
Equipment Used
- Ninja CREAMi Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream & Frozen Treat Maker: The star of the show, perfect for creating creamy, smooth ice cream.
- Blender: Makes mixing ingredients effortless.
- Ninja Creami Pint Container: The pint container is essential for freezing and churning your ice cream mix.
Expert Tips
- Chill your ingredients before blending for a smoother texture.
- Don’t overfill the pint container to avoid spills.
- Add mix-ins after the first churn for best texture.
Recipe FAQs
Butterfinger is a blend of sweet peanut butter and rich chocolate.
They’re sweet, crunchy, and nutty with a melt-in-your-mouth chocolate coating.
It’s a flaky, crispy peanut butter layer that’s perfectly sweetened.
The flakes are thin layers of peanut butter and sugar, creating their signature crunch.
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Ninja Creami Butterfinger Ice Cream Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Blender
- 1 Ninja CREAMi Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream & Frozen Treat Maker
- 24 oz Ninja Creami Pint Container
Ingredients
- 1½ cup half and half
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup PB2 powdered peanut butter
- ⅔ cup cream cheese or cottage cheese
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 8 bit-sized butterfinger chopped coursely
Instructions
- Mix the base: Combine half and half, condensed milk, PB2, cream cheese and vanilla in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into pint container: Add the mixture to your Ninja Creami pint container and freeze for 24 hours.
- Process: Use the Ninja Creami’s "Lite Ice Cream" or "Ice Cream" function to churn the frozen base.
- Add Butterfinger pieces: After processing, create a well in the ice cream and add chopped Butterfingers. Process again on the "Mix-In" function.
- Serve: Scoop, top with extra Butterfinger if desired, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Don’t overfill the pint container to avoid spills.
- For a stronger Butterfinger flavor: Add extra crushed Butterfinger pieces after the respin. The Creami blends some of them in, so adding a little more on top boosts texture.
- Peanut butter choice matters: Creamy peanut butter gives the smoothest base, but natural peanut butter also works—just make sure it’s well-mixed.
- Too thick or too icy? Add 1–2 tablespoons of milk and respin until creamy.
- Make it chocolatey: Add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder to the base before freezing for a chocolate–Butterfinger swirl.
- To make this in a 16-ounce pint: Reduce all ingredients by one-third. If your base doesn’t quite reach the fill line, top it off with a splash of milk before freezing.
Tanya K says
Just an FYI- you will want to add in the cream cheese to blend. Your instructions forgot to include that. We are whipping this up now! Can’t wait to try it!
Rose Sioson says
Thanks so much Tanya! I updated it.:)