Buckeye Ice Cream

Indulge in the irresistible combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate with this homemade Buckeye Ice Cream. Inspired by Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, this recipe captures the essence of the beloved Buckeye candy in a delightful frozen treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions:

In a saucepan, whisk together peanut butter, sugar, milk, cream, and salt over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a rolling boil

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth

Whisk into the peanut butter mixture

Continue whisking and let the mixture boil for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly thickened

Remove from heat and whisk in softened cream cheese until fully incorporated

Transfer mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface of the mixture, and refrigerate until chilled, about 4 hours or overnight

Once chilled, churn the ice cream in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions

During the last few minutes of churning, add mini chocolate chips into the ice cream maker

Transfer churned ice cream to a container and freeze until firm, about 4 hours