Scotcheroo Ice Cream

Directions

1. 1
   Heat milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until hot. Meanwhile, whisk sugar and eggs in a large bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix for 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened and a pale yellow.
2. 2
   Slowly pour the hot milk into the sugar-egg mixture. Whisk to combine, then pour mixture back into the saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until mixture thickens.
3. 3
   Remove saucepan from heat and stir in half of the peanut butter. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl.
4. 4
   Let mixture cool slightly, stirring often, then stir in the heavy cream and vanilla. Cover bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
5. 5
   Churn chilled mixture in your ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions. Then stir in the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips and Rice Krispies with a spatula and swirl in the remaining half of the peanut butter.
6. 6
   Transfer ice cream to a storage container or bowl, cover and freeze at least 4 hours or until hard. Serve topped with more Rice Krispies cereal, chopped peanuts and/or chocolate sauce, if desired.
7. 7
   Yields 1 quart of ice cream.