Butter Brickle Ice Cream

Butter Brickle Ice Cream is a rich butter toffee flavored creamy dessert with sweet, crunchy toffee bits mixed in.

This easy recipe for butter brickle ice cream will teach you exactly how to make this old-fashioned and classic ice cream flavor at home, with just 7 ingredients.

It works best in an ice cream machine, but you can make this recipe no-churn as well!

You are going to love being able to create this old-fashioned butter brickle ice cream recipe at home!

I have fond memories of my family ordering big tubs of butter brickle from Schwann's frozen food delivery truck. We were always so excited to see that ice cream truck on our block!

You can't always find butter brickle at the grocery store anymore, so this recipe is the easiest way to enjoy a nostalgic treat.

Other classic ice cream recipes you'll find here include Rum Raisin, Neapolitan, and Rocky Road.

Why You're Going to Love This Butter Brickle Ice Cream Recipe

It's simplified to make things a bit easier for you! Many of our ice cream recipes use a French-style custard to make them rich and creamy, but this recipe is made with the easier and faster Philadelphia-style method.

This means that there is no cooking involved, and no eggs to temper. It also means that you don't need to wait for your ice cream base to cool before adding it to the machine.

In the end, Philadelphia-style ice cream recipes and French-style ice cream recipes are both creamy and delicious in their own ways.

If you like this easy ice cream making method, be sure to try Amaretto Ice Cream, Cookie Butter Ice Cream, and Pralines and Cream Ice Cream next.

Making ice cream from scratch is always going to be tastier and healthier than anything you can buy at the store. We're using fresh, simple ingredients, and avoiding the preservatives and additives that you'll find in commercial ice creams.

Ingredients in Homemade Butter Brickle Ice Cream

Heavy Cream - For lusciously rich and creamy ice cream, heavy cream is the obvious choice.

Whole Milk - But we'll also use whole milk because the blend of both is what makes the texture of this recipe perfect.

Brown Sugar and Granulated Sugar - Sugar is one of the most important ingredients in ice cream, and in butter brickle, a combination of both brown sugar and regular granulated sugar adds to the caramel and toffee flavors, making the ice cream base just a bit richer.

Butter Extract - This is the not-so-secret ingredient that makes butter brickle ice cream so rich and delicious! Look for butter extract in the baking section of the grocery store, near the other flavor extracts.

Kosher Salt - Just a bit helps to round out the sweet and salty flavor of this ice cream. Use kosher salt rather than table salt whenever possible, but if you only have table salt, use a bit less of it in this recipe.

Toffee Pieces - You need about a cup of chopped toffee. You can use plain toffee, but I like to chop up Heath or Skor candy bars instead. The chocolate on the candy bars adds a little bit of extra character. You can also look for Heath chunks (with chocolate) or Heath bits (without chocolate) in the baking aisle.

How to Make Butter Brickle Ice Cream from Scratch

Start the day before by making sure that the bowl for your ice cream maker has at least 24 hours to freeze solid.

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, brown and granulated sugars, butter extract, and kosher salt.
2. Whisk the mixture for 2-3 minutes, or until the sugar is fully dissolved and no longer gritty.
3. Churn the butter brickle ice cream mixture in the bowl of your ice cream machine, following your manufacturer's instructions. Mine took about 25 minutes to get thick and at the consistency of soft-serve.
4. In the last two minutes of the churn, add the toffee pieces.
5. Churn just until they are mixed in.
6. Spoon the ice cream mixture into a shallow container or loaf pan. If you like, sprinkle additional toffee pieces on top. Press plastic wrap to the surface of the ice cream and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until solid.

These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.

How to Store Butter Brickle Ice Cream

Store this homemade Butter Brickle Ice Cream in the freezer in an airtight container with a piece of parchment paper or wax paper pressed on top for up to one month.

Tips for Making This Butter Brickle Ice Cream Recipe

Use quality ingredients – When making homemade ice cream, you’ll want to make sure you are using high-quality ingredients for the best outcome.

Chill out – If possible, always start with chilled ingredients. This is important for homemade no-churn ice cream recipes and ice cream maker recipes.

Keep it cold – It’s very important that your ice cream bowl is frozen, and that the mixture is really cold before going into the ice cream machine to churn. If you find that it is not cold enough, let it chill in the refrigerator or freezer for at least 30 minutes before churning. If it’s not cold enough, it will not get thick.

Don’t skimp on the fat – High-fat milk and cream are essential when making homemade ice cream. Opting for a low-fat option often leads to icy ice creams and inconsistency in the texture.

Don’t go crazy with the add-ins – If you’re adding in additional ingredients, pick one or two and make sure they are chopped into pieces no larger than a blueberry or pea.

Don’t skimp on the sugar – Sugar not only adds sweetness to homemade ice creams, but it also helps with the texture. Sugar is essential for the creamy texture of ice cream.

Does Butter Brickle Ice Cream Have Nuts?

Generally, butter brickle ice cream is nut free. English toffee is sometimes made with nuts though, so be sure to check the ingredients if you're concerned with nut allergies.

Do They Still Sell Butter Brickle Ice Cream?

Depending on where you live, you may find butter brickle in the freezer of your supermarket. It's an older flavor that seems to have been replaced with newer, more exciting ones, but if you're lucky you might see it pop up as a "special edition" or seasonal offering.

No Churn Butter Brickle Ice Cream Directions

Chill a shallow container or a loaf pan in the freezer while you mix the ice cream ingredients.

Pour the ice cream mixture into the prepared pan and freeze for 3-4 hours. Stir the ice cream every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours to help add air. This will help create a creamy, smooth texture.

Add the toffee pieces at the end of the two-hour time period so that they will incorporate evenly into the butter brickle ice cream base.

Butter Brickle Ice Cream Add-Ins

This classic ice cream flavor is known for its buttery base and crunchy toffee pieces. Additional add-ins are not required!

However, I'd never discourage anyone from making their homemade ice cream more exciting, so feel free to toss in your favorite mix-ins too!

Caramel sauce or butterscotch ice cream topping can be swirled into butter brickle ice cream just before the final freezing step.

Chopped chocolate bars, crushed cookies, or sprinkles are always fun to add to homemade ice cream as well.

More Amazing Homemade Ice Cream Recipes

• Coconut Ice Cream
• Mango Ice Cream
• Bubblegum Ice Cream
• Butterscotch Ice Cream
• Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Our Favorite Ice Cream Making Tools:

• Cuisinart 2QT Ice Cream Maker - Works with ice cream, sorbets, and frozen yogurt.
• Loaf Pan - You can use any 9 x 13 loaf pan or a shallow pan, but we like this one.
• Ice Cream Scoop - Make sure you have a good ice cream scoop. This is one of our favorites.
• Ice Cream Containers - We love keeping a couple of ice cream containers on hand for when we make homemade ice cream.

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