Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream. With toasted pecans, brown sugar, and a hint of vanilla, this classic custard-based ice cream is a true delight for the taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
For Toasted Pecans:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For Ice Cream Base:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 5 large egg yolks
Instructions
- Toast Pecans: In a skillet, toast pecans with butter and salt until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare Ice Cream Base: Heat cream, milk, and sugar until steaming. Temper egg yolks and cook until thickened. Chill custard.
- Churn Ice Cream: Pour chilled custard into an ice cream maker, add pecans, churn, then freeze until firm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding bourbon or cinnamon.
- The custard base ensures a rich, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
