Description

Indulge in the rich, nutty sweetness of Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream. Creamy and luscious with toasted pecans in every bite, this churned treat is a delightful dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

Pecans:

1 cup pecan halves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt

Ice Cream Base:

2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
4 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Toast Pecans: In a skillet, melt butter. Add pecans and salt, toast until fragrant.
Prepare Ice Cream Base: Heat cream, milk, and sugar. Whisk egg yolks, temper with cream, cook custard. Add vanilla.
Chill and Churn: Strain custard, chill, churn in ice cream maker. Add pecans. Freeze before serving.

Notes

For a stronger pecan flavor, finely chop some of the toasted pecans before mixing them in.
This ice cream can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.