Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream
A creamy, rich homemade butter pecan ice cream made with toasted pecans, brown sugar, and vanilla for a perfect Southern treat.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes + 4 hrs freezing
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned / No-Churn
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup roasted pecans
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar until sugar dissolves.
- Add the vanilla extract and the cooled brown sugar-butter mixture. Stir to combine.
- Fold in the roasted pecans.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches soft-serve texture.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours.
- Scoop and enjoy!
Notes
- Use toasted or candied pecans for more flavor.
- Chill your mixture for at least 4 hours before churning for best results.
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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