This homemade Chubby Hubby Ice Cream Pie has a buttery pretzel crust and a no churn vanilla malt ice cream filling. It is swirled with hot fudge, peanut butter, and chocolate-covered pretzels. Sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy in every bite!
The post for Chubby Hubby Ice Cream Pie was first published in July 2018. The post was updated and republished in July 2026.
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Okay, fun fact. I did not like ice cream when I was a kid. Apparently, ice cream was too cold for me, but I would eat Jell-O pudding pops at my grandpa's house. Make that make sense!
Good thing I grew out of that phase! Ice cream is basically a food group here in Florida, and this Chubby Hubby ice cream pie is one of my favorites.
Have you ever had Ben and Jerry's Chubby Hubby Ice Cream? I've heard it's amazing, but I can never find it in our local grocery stores. I thought maybe it had been sent to the flavor graveyard, but apparently it's still sold in some regions.
Since I cannot try the original, I decided to make my own version at home. I turned it into a frozen pie with a pretzel crust. Malt powder gives it that classic Chubby Hubby taste.
Chocolate-covered pretzels, hot fudge swirls, and peanut butter ribbons make every slice taste like the elusive pint I can never find. In fact, my version turned out so good that I have stopped looking for the Ben & Jerry's version.
Why You'll Love This Chubby Hubby Ice Cream Recipe
- All the Chubby Hubby flavors in one pie. Homemade vanilla malt ice cream with fudge, peanut butter, and pretzels makes this frozen dessert taste just like the real thing.
- No ice cream maker needed! With just a few simple ingredients and a mixer, this no-churn ice cream comes together in minutes.
- A pretzel crust. Buttery and slightly salty, this is the perfect base for the sweet and creamy layers.
- You can make it ahead of time. This pie needs to freeze overnight, so all the work is done the day before. Just slice and serve when you are ready!
What is Chubby Hubby Ice Cream?
Chubby Hubby is one of Ben & Jerry's best flavors. It actually started as a joke between co-workers. Then became a reality after everyone loved the idea, and it has been a staple ever since.
The vanilla malt ice cream has chocolate-covered pretzels and swirls of fudge and peanut butter throughout. Basically, all the good stuff in one container!
Ingredients Needed
This easy ice cream chubby pie comes together easily with just a few ingredients. Scroll down to the recipe card to see the exact amounts and full instructions.
- Pretzel Pie Crust: Crushed pretzels, sugar, and melted butter make the best pie crust. Check out this full recipe for the pretzel pie crust for all the tips and details.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: To get the best soft peaks, use a full-fat heavy cream.
- Malted Milk Powder: The secret ingredient that gives this dessert its classic malt flavor. You can find it in the coffee and hot chocolate aisle at most grocery stores.
- Cream Cheese: A block of full-fat cream cheese adds a slight tangy flavor and helps stabilize the texture so it holds up in the pie.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: This canned milk sweetens the mixture and creates a creamy ice cream without any churning.
- Chocolate Covered Pretzels: Roughly chop the pretzels and stir them into the cream mixture before freezing. Save a few extra for decorating the top before serving.
- Hot Fudge Sauce: Use your favorite store-bought fudge or make your own.
- Creamy Peanut Butter: Again, use a brand or variety that you like. I like to warm it up just slightly in the microwave so it swirls better.
Pie Variations
- Try a different crust. An Oreo crust or a graham cracker crust works well as a substitute if you prefer a sweeter crust.
- Use store-bought ice cream. Short on time? Buy good-quality vanilla ice cream. Let it soften slightly before layering it into the crust, then follow the same layering steps.
- Swap the peanut butter. Nutella, cookie butter, or almond butter works well as a fun substitute for the swirls.
- Use a different pan. A 9- or 10-inch round springform pan or square pan can also be used.
- Skip the crust. If you do not have a round pie plate or springform pan, just skip the crust and freeze the ice cream mixture in a large freezer-safe bowl. Scoop and serve like regular ice cream.
How To Make Chubby Hubby Ice Cream Pie
This ice cream pie is so fun to put together and easier than you might think. Here is how to do it step-by-step.
Assemble and chill the crust. Mix the crust ingredients together, then press it into a deep-dish pie plate. Refrigerate while you prep the rest of the pie.
Make the vanilla malt ice cream. Beat the heavy whipping cream and malt powder together until soft peaks form, then refrigerate. Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then slowly mix in the sweetened condensed milk. Gently fold in the whipped cream and chopped pretzel pieces.
Layer the pie. Spoon half of the ice cream mixture into the pretzel crust. Drop half of the hot fudge and peanut butter over the top and swirl with a butter knife. Repeat again and swirl gently.
Freeze. Cover the pie tightly with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight for the best results.
Decorate and serve. Right before serving, add swirls of whipped cream. Garnish with the extra pretzels.
BruCrew Tips
- Chill your bowl and whisk. Place the metal bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for at least 10 minutes before whipping the heavy cream. This allows the cream to whip up faster and fluffier.
- Warm the hot fudge and peanut butter. Heat the bowls in the microwave for 10-15 seconds. You don't want them too hot, or they will melt the ice cream as you swirl it.
- Do not overswirl! A few passes with the knife are all you need to get ribbons of fudge and peanut butter. Too many swirls will blend everything together.
- Freeze the extra ice cream mixture. Depending on the size of the pie pan you use, you might have a bit of ice cream leftover. Just pour it into a separate container and freeze it for a little bonus treat.
- Add toppings right before serving. The whipped cream swirls and pretzels will look the prettiest when added to the pie right before you serve it to guests. Add them too early, and the pretzels will soften.
Storing and Serving
Store the pie, tightly covered with plastic wrap or in a sealed container, in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Good luck getting it to last that long!
This is a great dessert to make ahead of time. Make and assemble the pie 1-2 nights before your event and freeze. Just add the toppings right before serving.
Slicing Tip: Run a sharp knife under hot water and dry it completely before each cut for the cleanest and prettiest slices. Let the pie sit on the counter for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
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Recipe
Chubby Hubby Ice Cream Pie
This homemade Chubby Hubby Ice Cream Pie has a buttery pretzel crust and a no churn vanilla malt ice cream filling. It is swirled with hot fudge, peanut butter, and chocolate-covered pretzels. Sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy in every bite!
Ingredients
For the Pie
- 1 pretzel pie crust
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup original malted powder
- 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 - 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- ⅓ cup hot fudge topping
- ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup coarsely chopped chocolate covered pretzels + extras
For the Topping
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Make and refrigerate the pretzel crust in a 9 ½ inch deep dish pie plate at least 30 minutes before filling. (See note below if you don't have a pie plate)
- Beat the malt powder and whipping cream until soft peaks form. Place in the refrigerator for a few minutes.
- Beat the cream cheese until nice and creamy. Slowly add the sweetened condensed milk and beat the mixture until creamy.
- Fold in the whipped cream and chocolate covered pretzel pieces.
- Place the hot fudge and peanut butter into two microwave safe bowls. Heat for 15 seconds. Stir until creamy.
- Spoon half the ice cream mixture into the prepared crust. Drop half of the hot fudge and peanut butter on top of the ice cream. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Spoon the remaining ice cream on top gently until it reaches the top of the crust. You will have a little bit of ice cream leftover, so put it in a separate container and freeze it.
- Add the remaining hot fudge and peanut butter and swirl. Freeze for 6 hours or overnight.
- Beat the remaining whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Use a piping bag and icing tip 1M and swirl the whipped cream around the edges of the pie. Top with extra chocolate covered pretzels.
Notes
Recipe Notes
- Chill your bowl and whisk. Place the metal bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for at least 10 minutes before whipping the heavy cream. This allows the cream to whip up faster and fluffier.
- Warm the hot fudge and peanut butter. Heat the bowls in the microwave for 10-15 seconds. You don't want them too hot, or they will melt the ice cream as you swirl it.
- Do not overswirl! A few passes with the knife are all you need to get ribbons of fudge and peanut butter. Too many swirls will blend everything together.
- Freeze the extra ice cream mixture. Depending on the size of the pie pan you use, you might have a bit of ice cream leftover. Just pour it into a separate container and freeze it for a little bonus treat.
- Add toppings right before serving. The whipped cream swirls and pretzels will look the prettiest when added to the pie right before you serve it to guests. Add them too early, and the pretzels will soften.
Pie Variations
- Try a different crust. An Oreo crust or a graham cracker crust works well as a substitute if you prefer a sweeter crust.
- Use store-bought ice cream. Short on time? Buy good-quality vanilla ice cream. Let it soften slightly before layering it into the crust, then follow the same layering steps.
- Swap the peanut butter. Nutella, cookie butter, or almond butter works well as a fun substitute for the swirls.
- Use a different pan. A 9- or 10-inch round springform pan or square pan can also be used.
- Skip the crust. If you do not have a round pie plate or springform pan, just skip the crust and freeze the ice cream mixture in a large freezer-safe bowl. Scoop and serve like regular ice cream.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 492Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 18gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 251mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 2gSugar: 26gProtein: 7g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Meredith says
I made this for my husband's birthday. It was really easy to make and tasted amazing.
Joy says
Can you make this ahead of time and freeze it? It looks DELIGHTFUL!!
Jocelyn says
Yes, this is a great recipe to make ahead of time. It's also an ice cream pie, so it definitely needs to be frozen. I hope you enjoy it!
Tasha says
What does the malt powder do? Bind it together?
Jocelyn says
The powder gives the vanilla ice cream a malt flavor just like the Ben & Jerry's ice cream has. I hope you enjoy the pie!
judy says
Like you, I was not too fond of ice cream we had the homed kind. I did not care for it. But I do like store brought kind now. It only took 40+ years. I will try this pie.
Kristin says
I'd like to make this soon, but I wanted to know first... do you make your own chocolate-covered pretzels or did you buy them?
Jocelyn says
You can do either...but I went with the easiest choice and bought them 🙂 I hope you enjoy the pie!!!
Janis says
It looks delicious. Just wondering what original malted powder is and where you buy it.
Jocelyn says
It is the vanilla malt powder that you can add to drinks. Most grocery stores sell it in the hot chocolate/coffee aisle. They also have a chocolate version of malt powder.
Tami says
Chubby Hubby is alive and well! Ben & Jerry’s still makes it
Jocelyn says
Oh, that's good to know. My stores must have been out, and I should have known better than to believe the web when I googled it. I will keep checking our local stores...or I'll just keep making my own. 😉