Description
Creamy, dreamy, and packed with rich flavor, this Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream is a classic favorite! Perfectly roasted pecans, smooth vanilla cream, and a buttery caramelized sugar base come together in this delicious homemade treat. Ideal for summer or any time you need an indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup roasted pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and dissolve completely. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Prepare the Cream Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until everything is well blended.
- Combine the Mixtures: Add the cooled butter-brown sugar mixture to the cream mixture. Stir to combine the flavors.
- Add Pecans: Fold in the roasted pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the mixture.
- Churn: Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Freeze: Transfer the ice cream into a lidded container and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Serve: Scoop and enjoy your homemade butter pecan ice cream!
Notes
- Ensure that the butter and brown sugar mixture is fully cooled before adding it to the cream to prevent curdling.
- For extra crunch, roast the pecans in the oven for a few minutes before adding them to the ice cream.
- No ice cream maker? You can freeze the mixture in a container, stirring every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg