This easy ice cream recipe doesn't even need an ice cream maker! Just a few simple ingredients make the vanilla ice cream that is swirled with rich fudge and crunchy chocolate-covered peanuts.
Whisk milk, vanilla extract, and salt together in a large bowl.
Whip cream in a separate large bowl until peaks stay firm after the blender has turned off.
Fold 1 cup of the whipped cream mixture into the milk mixture, until combined.
Carefully fold the remaining whipped cream into the milk mixture until it is well blended.
Pour into a 6-cup freezer-safe container. Wrap with plastic wrap and freeze for 2 hours.
Drop fudge in dollops over the top of the ice cream, then sprinkle the peanuts over the ice cream as well. Gently swirl the ice cream using a spatula. Do not mix too much, it should just be a light swirl.
Place back in the freezer for an additional 6 hours. Keep frozen until ready to serve.
Chocolate Covered Peanuts
Place chocolate in a microwave-safe dish and place in the microwave for 30 seconds. Remove and stir well. Place back in the microwave for an additional 30 seconds. If there are still chocolate chunks after stirring for at least 20 seconds, microwave for 15 more seconds. Stir again until it is completely melted and smooth.
Add peanuts into the chocolate mixture and stir well.
Line a large plate with parchment paper and pour the peanuts onto the paper, spreading into a single-layer. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
Break the peanuts apart. These can be made ahead of time. When stored refrigerated in an airtight container they will keep for at least 30 days.