Next Post
This post may contain affiliate links, please see our privacy policy for details.
So, it is totally Blizzard time!
And I am talking the ice cream kind, not the snow kind.
Although, it is currently snowing like crazy right now. There were times during the day today that there were white out conditions.
White out conditions!
Spring time in the mountains of Colorado = Major dumpings of snow.
So why the heck am I making blizzards in the middle of one?
Truthfully, because I had already planned on making this today (me, very planned and organized). Wishful thinking on my part? Yeah probably, I definitely should know better, but hey, a girl can dream.
So I made a homemade Blizzard – just like the ones at DQ, but better!
Specifically, a Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs (for Easter!) Blizzard!
And there is nothing better!
Nothing.
Well actually, it would be better if it were 80 degrees and sunny. But that just is not going to happen, not here anyway.
These are so simple. Like seven ingredients, simple. They are awesome, really I just don’t even know what to say.
And while I definitely can’t call these healthy, due to the massive amounts of Reece’s I put in mine (the chocolate lovers around here will accept nothing less. In fact, they wanted me to make chocolate ice cream… next time). You can always cut back on the Reece’s, or even cut them out all together. You will still be left with a delicious, very low in sugar, treat that won’t leave you feeling guilty. So go ahead, there’s no reason to hold back. Make them now, make them this weekend, make them for Easter (using the Reese’s eggs worked great and made them extra fun!), just make them! I mean they taste just like the original Dairy Queen Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Blizzards but with Reece’s eggs (festive and cute)!
Oh and about the obsessive amount of pictures. I took exactly 277 picture of these blizzards (yes, I am totally aware of how insane that is). I just could not stop taking pictures. These things just looked too good. Choosing which photos to use was awful! I mean I could not leave any out, so I gave you a few extra. Really though, in my opinion a good recipe involves LOTS of photos anyway!
Homemade Blizzards with Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs
Servings: 2 quarts
Calories Per Serving: 1494 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Shop ingredients at your local Target store. Learn more
Ingredients
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 cups milk I used 2%
- 1/4 cup + 1/8 granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1-2 cups reese's peanut butter eggs or cups quartered
Instructions
- First make sure you have frozen your ice cream maker's freezer bowl for at least 24 hours! You HAVE to do this guys!
- In a small bowl mix the gelatin with the cold water. Set aside.
- In a medium heavy sauce pan heat the milk stirring occasionally until just hot. DO NOT BOIL!
- Remove from heat and add thickened gelatin, sugar, vanilla extract and salt Then stir in the heavy cream. Pour into a bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove from the refrigerator and stir the mixture carefully to thin it out. Pour the chilled mixture into a 2 to 4 quart ice cream freezer bowl and process for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Well the ice cream is churning chop the reese's eggs into halves and then into halves again. During the last five minutes of the churning process add the reese's. Churn for 3 to 5 minutes longer. Serve immediately and freeze any remaining ice cream.
Notes
Nutritional value based on quart
Let me just say, putting your spoon down is almost impossible. Impossible.
Shared with: Time to Sparkle, Lil Luna, Chef In Training, Buns In my Oven, Foodie Friday Friends, Tidy Mom, Taste and Tell, Cheerios and Lattes, Somewhat Simple, Mom on Timeout, I Heart Nap Time, Fine Craft Guide, The Country Cook, Whipperberry, Chef In Training, Thursday’s Treasures, A Pinch Of Joy, Whats Cooking With Ruthie, Watch Out Martha
Would love to give this more stars–but when I got a look at the cals—O MY !!!!
Hi Carol! I am sorry if it seems like a lot! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan. We don’t have Dairy Queen here in Oz that I’ve seen but I lived in Thailand for 10 years and they have them everywhere. Ive had the odd blizzard there so I was really keen to try your version. I made this today sweetening using xylitol and organic rice malt syrup as we are pretty much sugar free, although I did add some maltesers and roasted peanuts. It was another winner! My 11 year old and his buddy loved them. I think I’ve made food from your blog every day this week. Thanks sooooooooo much for posting my kind of food!!!!!???
Could I make these with a different type of candy?
I’ve never done the whole from-scratch thing, but I’m going to have to try just because these look amazing!! I co-hosted the Ginger Snap Crafts {wow me wednesday} link party last week, and I’ve featured this on my blog! Stop on over 🙂
http://www.twotendesigns.com/2013/04/wow-me-wednesday-other-features.html
-Kim @ Two Ten
http://www.twotendesigns.com
Oh you have to try these! They are so good!
Oh my goodness! These are amazing! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
My families favorite Blizzard is the Reese cup Blizzard! Never thought about making this at home!
Thanks for sharing! Now pinning!
Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com
Blizzards are the best! Thanks for pinning!
It doesn’t get better any than this… YUM! Thanks so much for sharing at Super Saturday Show & Tell… I’m SO glad you came to (link) party with me! http://www.whatscookingwithruthie.com xoxo~ Ruthie
YUM! I would love for you to join the Pinworthy Projects link party! http://www.atkinsondrive.com/pinworthy-projects-party-week-14/
Thank you and thanks so much for the invite!
This looks delicious! Thank you for linking up at the Pinterest Power Party!!
Danielle
SewMuchCrafting.com
Thank you and thanks for the party!
These just look plain dangerous!!!! haha, there is a reason I don’t keep ice cream in my house, but I might have to make an exception for these!
These are worth the splurge. Trust me!
These look amazing! So rich and sweet and your photos are lovely!
Thank you!