Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream

Ingredients :

1. 1 cup good quality peanut butter (not natural)
2. ²∕³ cup granulated sugar
3. 1 cup whole milk
4. 2 cups heavy cream
5. 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
6. 1 cup chopped chocolate peanut butter cup candies
(about 15 miniature peanut butter cups)

Method :

1. In a medium mixing bowl, use a hand mixer on low speed
to combine the peanut butter and sugar until smooth.
Add the milk and mix on low speed until the sugar is
dissolved, about 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream
and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, or
overnight.
2. Turn on the Cuisinart® ice cream maker; pour the mixture
into freezer bowl and let mix until thickened, about 15 to
20 minutes. Five minutes before mixing is completed,
add the chopped candy through the top and let mix in
completely. The ice cream will have a soft, creamy
texture. If a firmer consistency is desired, transfer the ice
cream to an airtight container and place in freezer for
about 2 hours. Remove from freezer about 15 minutes
before serving.