This super creamy brownie batter ice cream recipe is easy to make and tastes amazing. Adding brownie mix to homemade ice cream makes it super chocolaty and oh so good.

Close piece of cake with chocolate frosting and scoops of brownie batter ice cream ready to eat.

If you are a fan of gooey brownie goodness, check out this recipe. It uses brownie mix for the chocolate kick and it tastes a lot like a frosty from Wendy’s.

Mimi came up with this recipe back in 2015. She was on a roll of making all kinds of ice cream flavors.

This ice cream was made to compliment a banana cake topped with brownie batter frosting. It worked out great because both the frosting and the ice cream use part of a box of brownie mix.

Of course both were delicious. So I decided it was time to remind you how good they are and whipped both up myself.

Getting scoop of brownie batter ice cream out of storage container.

Scoops of brownie batter ice cream in bowl ready to eat.

I am sure glad I did. I hope the updated pictures, video and recipe card give you the motivation you need to ship some up.

Why Are There Eggs in Homemade Ice Cream Recipes?

The eggs do a few things to help your final ice cream’s texture. The eggs work as an emulsifier, which helps to keep the mixture homogeneous instead of the cream rising to the top.

Plus the egg yolks help to add a richness to the ice cream. They help to get that extra creamy texture.

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We usually use super fresh eggs from my parents’ chickens and we have never had an issue. However using pasteurized eggs is the safest way to include the eggs.

Small bowl of brownie batter ice cream with chocolate chips on top.

Two scoops of brownie batter ice cream on plate with cake with more cake in background.

You could leave the eggs out entirely, but it will change the texture of the ice cream. It will still taste amazing, it just won’t have quite the same mouthfeel.

You could also cook your base like a custard and then chill it before you add it to your ice cream maker. Do whatever you are most comfortable with.

How to Heat-Treat Brownie Mix

We have always known there was some risk involved in eating raw cookie dough and cake batter from the raw eggs. But in recent years we have become more aware of the bacteria that can be present in raw flour and cake mixes.

However, you can mitigate that risk by “heat-treating” the mix. Luckily, it’s super simple and takes just a minute or two. Here’s how…

Dump the mix into a glass microwave safe bowl.
Microwave on high for about 1 to 1 ½ minutes, stirring every 20 seconds.
The brownie mix will be warm (160F) and any bacteria that were present will be gone!
Let the mix cool completely before adding to the recipe.

Brownie batter ice cream base in mixing bowl ready to be churned and frozen.

Chocolate brownie batter ice cream in machine.

What can I add to brownie batter ice cream?

This brownie batter ice cream is smooth and creamy on it’s own. But if you want to add more texture, there are plenty of great options.

Wait until the ice cream is most of the way frozen and churned and then add in whatever you would like. Some great options would be chocolate chunks, small frozen bits of baked brownie, chocolate chips, or chopped peanut butter cups.

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Brownie Batter Ice Cream

Author: Carlee

Servings: Servings (not quite 2 quarts)

If you like chocolate, you are going to love this brownie batter ice cream recipe. It tastes like brownie batter and is really easy to make.

Prep: 10

Cook: 0

Additional Time 2 30

Total: 2 40

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

With an immersion blender, beat the eggs until they are light and foamy. This takes about a minute.
2 large pasteurized eggs
Slowly add in the sugar and brownie mix, until well incorporated. (About two minutes)
½ cup granulated sugar, 1½ cups brownie mix
Add vanilla.
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
In a large measuring bowl, mix together the cream and milk. Gently stir in the egg mixture. (you don’t want to beat it at this point, the air is already added to the eggs)
2½ cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk
Pour into your ice cream maker and make according to your maker’s directions.

Notes

If you would like to heat treat the brownie mix, there are instructions in the post.