How to Make Butter Pecan Ice Cream - A Step-by-Step Guide

Butter Pecan Ice Cream is a classic dessert that never goes out of style. With its creamy texture and rich, nutty flavor, it's no wonder that this treat has been a favorite for generations. Whether you're serving it up in a cone on a hot summer day or as a decadent topping for a slice of pie, Butter Pecan Ice Cream is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

One of the best things about making Butter Pecan Ice Cream at home is that you can control the quality and quantity of ingredients. This mean...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ⅓ cup chopped pecans
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups half-and-half cream
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 quart

  • Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir pecans in hot butter until lightly browned and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Combine half-and-half and brown sugar in a saucepan and mix well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; remove from heat. Gradually pour hot mixture into eggs, whisking constantly. Return custard to the saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in cream, pecans, and vanilla.
  • Pour into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturers' directions.
  • Nutrition

    128 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 34mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 71mg