Cuisinart: Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream

For some reason I can't seem to get enough of making fabulous ice creams, so when I saw mini peanut butter cups at the store, I decided this had to happen.  I'm not normally a huge peanut butter person, but I think this ice cream hits the right balance of flavors.  I would definitely make this again.

Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream
From Cuisinart

1 cup good-quality peanut butter
⅔ cup granulated sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
1 cup whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup mini peanut butter cups

In a medium mixing bowl, use a hand mixer on low speed to combine the peanut butter, sugar, and salt 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 at least 2 hours, or overnight. Whisk mixture together again before pouring into the ice cream maker.

Pour the mixture into the mixing bowl of the ice cream maker.  Turn unit on and let mix until thickened.  Five minutes before mixing is complete, add the candy and let mix in completely.  The ice cream will have a soft, creamy texture.  Serve or store in airtight container in the freezer.

Makes 5 cups