
Carolyn’s Tips for Success
Prep your ice cream maker: Don’t forget to freeze the canister if you own a model that requires this step. It often takes 12 hours for the canister to be ready for churning.
I highly recommend a dutch process cocoa, for the richest chocolate flavor. It also dissolves more easily into the liquids.
When adding a thickener like xanthan gum, I like to whisk with one hand while I lightly sprinkle it over the surface of the mixture. That keeps it from clumping up too much when it hits the warm liquid.
You need to work quickly when combining the chocolate base and the peanut butter, so that the ice cream doesn’t get too melty.