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Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream

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Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream is a rich, creamy frozen dessert made from a velvety custard base and studded with buttery toasted pecans. This classic treat delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness, making it an irresistible addition to your dessert lineup.

Ingredients

Custard Base:

2 cups heavy cream

1 cup whole milk

4 large egg yolks

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon salt

Buttered Pecans:

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1 cup chopped pecans

1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Heat Cream & Milk: In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and milk over medium heat until it just starts to simmer.

  • Whisk Yolks & Sugars: In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.

  • Temper Eggs: Gradually add 1/2 cup of the hot cream mixture to the egg mixture while whisking constantly. Repeat with another 1/2 cup.

  • Cook Custard: Pour egg mixture back into the pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

  • Strain & Chill: Strain through a fine mesh sieve, stir in vanilla and salt. Cool over an ice bath and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

  • Toast Pecans: In a skillet, melt butter. Add chopped pecans and salt, cook over medium heat, stirring, until toasted and fragrant (about 5 minutes). Let cool.

  • Churn: Pour chilled custard into ice cream maker. Churn according to manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Add Pecans: In the last few minutes of churning, add cooled pecans.

  • Freeze: Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, try using vanilla bean paste instead of extract.

  • Customize with mix-ins like caramel swirls, chocolate chips, or a dash of cinnamon.

  • Chill your container before freezing the churned ice cream to maintain texture.

  • Always cool your custard completely before churning to prevent ice crystals.

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