There’s something about the soft, buttery, nuttiness of pecans that just takes desserts to the next level. We’ve got Pumpkin Caramel Pecan Naked Cake, Brown Sugar Pecan Blondies, Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies, and of course this Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream! This ice cream recipe could not be simpler to make and definitely could not be more delicious. It’s made with a rich and creamy base flavored with brown sugar and vanilla extract, then finished with toasted pecans. It’s buttery (of course), rich, creamy, and insanely delicious! This recipe is based off of my homemade frozen custard recipe — it’s a good place to start if you want to make your own flavors!
Ingredients Needed:
Heavy Whipping Cream and Whole Milk: makes up a rich and creamy base for our homemade butter pecan ice cream. The higher the fat content, the creamier the ice cream will be! Brown Sugar: adds a warm, buttery flavor to the ice cream. Egg Yolks: egg yolks stabilize the ice cream which gives it a creamier texture and helps it last longer in the freezer. Vanilla Extract: vanilla extract is what gives the ice cream its flavor! Salt: cuts the sweetness and brings out other flavors. Pecans: chopped and toasted!
How to Make Butter Pecan Ice Cream
Tips and Notes
When you cover with plastic wrap, be sure that the wrap is just touching the surface of the cream mixture. This helps prevent a skin from forming. You can speed up the initial chilling process by placing the cream mixture into the freezer instead of the fridge. If you decide to freeze it instead, be sure to stir it every 10 minutes! For a richer ice cream, you can use 2 cups of cream and 1 cup of milk instead of equal parts of each. Toast the pecans! Toasting the nuts before adding them into the ice cream gives them a crunchier texture and brings out their buttery, nutty flavor. Let it sit before serving. I recommend setting the ice cream out on the counter for 5-10 minutes before scooping and serving it for a creamier texture.
More Ice Cream Recipes to Try
No Churn Turtle Ice Cream
Maple Ice Cream Cake
Easy No Churn Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Caramel Praline Ice Cream Cupcakes
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