Nutella Brownie Cheesecake Ice Cream

Why You’ll Love This Brownie Nutella Ice Cream

This decadent Nutella Brownie Ice Cream is definitely a happy accident. I ended up with a batch of overbaked brownies, so what was the solution to avoid tossing a pan of chocolaty goodness in the trash? Turn it into ice cream! Yes, a fully loaded ice cream. Move over Ben and Jerry, because this ice cream has ribbons and swirls and chunks and bits – you can know I am all over it.

So the next time you overbake your brownies, or even if you bake them perfectly but only end up eating about half the pan, just mix them into a simple batch of no-churn cheesecake ice cream. Then add a swirl of Nutella for good measure. Because there aren’t many things that aren’t made better when you add thick chocolate hazelnut spread. Here’s why you’ll love it…

• It’s no-churn. That means you don’t need to separate eggs and cook and churn and freeze. You don’t even need an ice cream maker. It’s all a matter of whipping cream and folding in some sweetened condensed milk, then adding your mix-ins.
• Use up brownies. It’s the perfect way to salvage some overbaked brownies, or maybe even some that have been sitting around for a few days and are starting to dry out. They will absorb moisture and get all fudgy again.
• Easy to make gluten free if needed. Just choose your favorite gluten free brownie recipe or box mix. Read the tips section for more ideas!

Recipe Ingredients

The ice cream base itself only has four ingredients, then you just need your brownies and a jar of chocolate hazelnut spread to make this epic Nutella brownie cheesecake ice cream. Here’s a quick rundown. You’ll find the full amounts and detailed instructions in the recipe card further down.

• Cream cheese: You can use regular or light, just make sure it is softened to room temperature so that it blends in smoothly. I do not recommend fat free cream cheese.
• Sweetened condensed milk: One can, and regular or fat free will work.
• Heavy cream: Make sure it is well-chilled.
• Pure vanilla extract
• Prepared brownies: You’ll need about half a pan, or as much as you like. They can be homemade or from a box mix, and regular or gluten free brownies.
• Nutella: Or your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread. You can even make homemade Nutella.

How to Make Brownie Ice Cream

• Preparations: Start by placing a large glass or metal bowl in the fridge or freezer. Having a chilled bowl helps the cream to whip better.
• Make the ice cream base: Using an electric mixer or whisk attachment, beat together the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Then in the chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream and vanilla to soft peaks. Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream.

• Add the mix-ins: Crumble about half of the pan of brownies (more or less, as desired) into to cream mixture, top with small dollops of Nutella, and gently fold in to create brownie and Nutella swirls.
• Freeze: Pour the mixture into a container that you can freeze and has an airtight lid, cover, and place in the freezer for 4-6 hours or until frozen.

• Scoop and serve. Now enjoy a bowl or no-churn brownie ice cream, or scoop some over more brownies and add hot fudge and whipped cream to make the ultimate brownie sundae!

Quick Tips

• Chill your bowl. A large metal bowl is the best thing for making no-churn ice cream because, unlike plastic, you can get the bowl nice and cold, which helps the cream whip better.
• Use the right tools. A hand mixer with a whisk attachment is my preference to make it quicker and easier to whip the cream. And a large spatula is needed for folding everything together.
• Nothing fancy needed. You can use a freezer-safe storage container with a lid, but I find these no-churn ice cream recipes always fit nicely into a 9-inch loaf pan.
• Change things up. Double down on the flavors in the ice cream by using Flourless Nutella Cheesecake Brownies. Try swapping the Nutella for dulce de leche and bake some Gluten Free Mexican Brownies. Or use peanut butter and Reese’s Brownies. Add an extra element of chocolate chip cookies by using Gluten Free Brookies and maybe even some caramel sauce.