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

There's nothing quite like the creamy, sweet taste of homemade ice cream. And when you add in the indulgent flavors of caramel and crunchy pecans, you've got a dessert that is truly unforgettable. This Pecan Caramel Ice Cream recipe is a perfect blend of rich, buttery caramel and toasty pecans, all folded into a luscious vanilla ice cream base. It's a treat that is sure to impress your friends and family at any gathering.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup caramel ice cream topping
  • 3 ½ cups milk
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (such as Eagle Brand®)
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups coarsely chopped pecans, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 6 hrs
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 quarts

  • Place caramel ice cream topping into a microwave-safe container and heat in microwave until slightly warmed and softened, 10 to 30 seconds.
  • Whisk caramel topping, milk, sweetened condensed milk, instant vanilla pudding mix, vanilla extract and salt in a large mixing bowl until pudding mix has dissolved and batter is smooth.
  • Cover bowl and chill batter thoroughly, at least 6 hours to overnight.
  • Pour chilled batter into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions; stir pecans into soft ice cream at end of freezing time.
  • Serve soft if desired. If a harder ice cream is preferred, pack pecan ice cream into a lidded container and freeze to desired consistency.
  • Nutrition

    251 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 285mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 151mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 231mg