Description
A creamy homemade butter pecan ice cream with rich caramelized pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Heat butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add pecans and brown sugar, stirring until caramelized. Set aside to cool.
- In a bowl, whisk cream, milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla until sugar dissolves.
- Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Fold in caramelized pecans during the last 5 minutes of churning.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Toast pecans for extra flavor.
- Use full-fat dairy for best texture.
- Let ice cream soften slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: butter pecan ice cream, homemade ice cream, caramelized pecans