Ninja Creami Dairy Queen Reese’s Blizzard (Copycat Recipe)

If the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Blizzard is your go-to order at Dairy Queen, this Ninja Creami copycat recipe is about to save you a drive-thru trip — and probably some money. With a handful of pantry ingredients and your Ninja Creami, you can make a thick, dense, spoon-holding Reese’s Blizzard at home that tastes just like (dare I say better than) the real thing.

This homemade Dairy Queen Blizzard has peanut butter blended right into the creamy vanilla base, plus big chunks of chopped Reese’s cups folded through and a warm peanut butter drizzle on top. It passes the famous DQ upside-down test every single time. If chocolate and peanut butter is your love language, you’ll probably want to bookmark my Ninja Creami chocolate peanut butter ice cream too — but for now, let’s make this Blizzard.

Why You’ll Love This Ninja Creami Reese’s Blizzard

• Tastes like the real DQ Blizzard — dense, creamy, and packed with Reese’s in every bite.
• Peanut butter in the base, not just as a mix-in, so the flavor runs all the way through.
• Just a few simple ingredients you probably already have.
• No ice cream maker churning required — the Ninja Creami does the work.
• Customizable thickness — make it soft-serve style or thick enough to flip upside down.
• Cheaper than the drive-thru and you control the quality.

Ingredients

Here’s everything you need for two servings of this copycat Reese’s Blizzard:

• Whole milk: gives the richest, creamiest, smoothest base texture
• Heavy cream: delivers that signature dense Dairy Queen richness
• Granulated sugar: sweetens and balances the peanut butter flavor
• Instant vanilla pudding mix (dry): the secret to that thick, scoopable texture
• Vanilla extract: rounds out and warms the sweet flavor
• Creamy peanut butter: melts into the base for peanut butter flavor
• Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped: the star candy folded into chunky bites
• Peanut butter, warmed: drizzled over the top for finishing flavor

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

• Instant pudding mix is the not-so-secret weapon here. It stabilizes the base, gives you that dense DQ mouthfeel, and keeps the ice cream from turning icy if you re-freeze leftovers. Don’t skip it.
• Whole milk and heavy cream deliver the closest match to Dairy Queen’s soft serve. You can lighten it with 2% milk, but the texture will be slightly less rich.
• Creamy peanut butter is the backbone of the flavor. If you’re a true peanut butter fanatic, use a generous, well-stirred scoop — the same rich, nutty base does all the heavy lifting in my straight-up Ninja Creami peanut butter ice cream, so you know it delivers.
• Reese’s cups can be swapped for Reese’s Pieces, mini cups, or a mix of both. Freeze them before chopping so they break into clean chunks instead of smearing.

Equipment

• Ninja Creami (any model with the Mix-In program)
• Ninja Creami pint container
• Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
• Whisk

How to Make a Dairy Queen Reese’s Blizzard in the Ninja Creami

Step 1: Make the Base

In a bowl or blender, whisk together the milk, sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla pudding mix until smooth with no lumps. Then stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract until fully combined.

Step 2: Fill and Freeze

Pour the base into your Ninja Creami pint container, filling to the max fill line. Cover and freeze on a level surface for a full 24 hours. A fully frozen, level pint is the key to a smooth spin.

Step 3: First Spin

Remove the lid and place the frozen pint into the Creami outer bowl. Run the Lite Ice Cream or Ice Cream setting for one full cycle.

Step 4: Re-Spin if Needed

If the base looks crumbly or powdery after the first spin, add a splash of milk (1–2 teaspoons) and run the Re-Spin cycle until it’s smooth and creamy like soft serve.

Step 5: Add the Reese’s

Make a hole down the center of the pint and add your chopped Reese’s cups. Run the Mix-In cycle once to fold them evenly through the ice cream.

Step 6: Serve Blizzard-Style

Scoop into a cup, drizzle the warmed peanut butter over the top, and serve immediately. For the true Dairy Queen experience, flip it upside down first — a proper Blizzard shouldn’t budge.

Pro Tips for the Perfect Copycat Blizzard

• Freeze the full 24 hours. Rushing this is the #1 reason Ninja Creami recipes turn out icy or crumbly.
• Keep your pint level in the freezer. A tilted, uneven surface leads to an uneven spin.
• Chill your Reese’s before chopping so they stay in distinct chunks.
• Control the thickness on the re-spin — less milk for a thick, flippable Blizzard; a touch more for a softer, creamier scoop.
• Warm the drizzle just until pourable so it ribbons over the top instead of clumping.

Variations

Once you’ve nailed the classic version, this base is a fun one to riff on:

• Chocolate Reese’s Blizzard: Whisk 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder into the warm base for a chocolate-peanut butter twist. If you want to lean all the way into a chocolate base loaded with peanut butter cups, my Ninja Creami peanut butter cup ice cream (a Cold Stone copycat) is the natural next make.
• Extra Peanut Butter Blizzard: Add an extra tablespoon of peanut butter to the base.
• Reese’s Pieces Crunch: Swap or add Reese’s Pieces for extra crunch and color.
• Different candy bar: This method works with almost any chopped candy — swap the Reese’s for Butterfinger and you’re basically making my Ninja Creami Butterfinger ice cream.
• Higher-protein version: Want the flavor with a little more staying power? Try my Reese’s protein Ninja Creami ice cream for a lighter, protein-boosted take on the same chocolate-peanut butter combo.

Storage Instructions

Ninja Creami ice cream is best enjoyed fresh, but you can save leftovers. Smooth the top, replace the lid, and re-freeze the pint. Before your next serving, run a quick Re-Spin cycle (add a splash of milk if needed) to bring back that creamy soft-serve texture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dairy Queen have a Reese’s Blizzard?

Yes — the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Blizzard is one of Dairy Queen’s core year-round Blizzard flavors, featuring chunks of Reese’s cups blended into their signature vanilla soft serve.

Why is my Ninja Creami Blizzard crumbly?

A crumbly, powdery texture after the first spin is normal. Just add 1–2 teaspoons of milk and run the Re-Spin cycle. It usually turns perfectly creamy on the second pass.

Can I make this without instant pudding mix?

You can, but the pudding mix is what gives the Blizzard its dense, DQ-style texture and helps prevent iciness. Without it, the result will be lighter and more prone to freezing hard. If you skip it, add an extra tablespoon of sugar and expect a slightly different texture.

How long does the base need to freeze?

A full 24 hours. This is essential for a smooth spin — under-frozen bases don’t process correctly in the Ninja Creami.

Can I double the recipe?

Ninja Creami pints have a max fill line for a reason — overfilling causes uneven spins. To make more, freeze two separate pints and process them one at a time.

More Ninja Creami Blizzard Recipes to Try

Loved this Reese’s Blizzard? Keep the copycat streak going with these homemade Dairy Queen–style Blizzards, all made in your Ninja Creami:

• Ninja Creami Copycat Dairy Queen Oreo Fudge Brownie Blizzard — fudgy brownie chunks and crushed Oreos in a rich, creamy base.
• Ninja Creami Dairy Queen Snickers Blizzard — real Snickers chunks with caramel, peanuts, and chocolate blended throughout.
• Ninja Creami Copycat Dairy Queen Butterfinger Blizzard — crunchy Butterfinger pieces folded into creamy vanilla.
• Ninja Creami Heath Blizzard — buttery toffee Heath bar crunch in every spoonful.
• Ninja Creami Caramel Toffee Cookie Blizzard — gooey caramel and crunchy toffee cookie pieces.
• Ninja Creami Mint Oreo Blizzard — cool mint base loaded with Oreo cookie chunks.
• Ninja Creami Dairy Queen Ice Cream Copycat — the base soft-serve recipe to build any Blizzard flavor you want.