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Butter Brickle Ice Cream Recipe

Butter Brickle Ice Cream

A rich and creamy vanilla ice cream loaded with crunchy homemade buttery toffee bits — classic Butter Brickle flavor made from scratch. Perfect for warm days or anytime you want a nostalgic, crunchy caramel treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Ice Cream Base:
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • For the Butter Brickle Toffee Bits:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Equipment

  • Ice cream maker
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Airtight container for storage

Method
 

  1. Make the Butter Brickle Toffee: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and salt, cooking until the mixture thickens and turns golden (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat, add vanilla if using, pour onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spread thin, and let cool completely. Break into small pieces.
    Butter Brickle Ice Cream Recipe
  2. Prepare the Ice Cream Base: Whisk together heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt until sugar dissolves. Chill in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours.
    Butter Brickle Ice Cream Recipe
  3. Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the chilled base into an ice cream maker and churn per manufacturer instructions (about 20–25 minutes) until it reaches soft-serve consistency.
    Butter Brickle Ice Cream Recipe
  4. Add Toffee and Freeze: Add the butter brickle pieces during the last 5 minutes of churning to mix evenly. Transfer ice cream to a container and freeze at least 4 hours until firm.
    Butter Brickle Ice Cream Recipe

Notes

  • For best texture, add toffee bits near the end of churning to keep them crunchy.
  • Store butter brickle bits in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
  • You can substitute store-bought toffee bits for convenience.
  • For a richer flavor, try browning the butter before adding sugar in the toffee step.
  • No ice cream maker? Whip 2 cups heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold into sweetened condensed milk and vanilla, then fold in toffee bits and freeze.
  • Butter Brickle Ice Cream Recipe