Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream
🍦 Creamy, rich, and loaded with toasted pecans—this homemade butter pecan ice cream is the perfect treat to enjoy any time! A delightful balance of buttery sweetness and crunchy pecans! 🥄🍯
Ingredients:
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions:
Toast the pecans: In a small pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped pecans and toast for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are golden brown and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
Prepare the ice cream base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the sugars are dissolved. Stir in the vanilla extract.
⏱️ Step Time: 5 minutes
Chill the mixture: Pour the mixture into a shallow dish or container and refrigerate for 2 hours to chill thoroughly.
⏱️ Chill Time: 2 hours
Churn the ice cream: Once chilled, pour the ice cream base into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually about 20-25 minutes, until it thickens to a soft-serve consistency.
⏱️ Churning Time: 20-25 minutes
Add toasted pecans: In the last 5 minutes of churning, add the toasted pecans to the ice cream maker, allowing them to mix in evenly.
⏱️ Step Time: 5 minutes
Freeze the ice cream: Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
⏱️ Freezing Time: 4 hours
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Chilling Time: 2 hours | Churning Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
Kcal: 350 kcal | Servings: 6 servings
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