Butter Pecan Ice Cream Recipe

Name: Butter Pecan Ice Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups pecans (1/2 lb), finely chopped; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 4 large eggs; 2 cups whole milk; 2 cups heavy cream; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla; Special equipment: an ice cream maker

Servings: persons

2 cups pecans (1/2 lb), finely chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
Special equipment: an ice cream maker

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Toast pecans in a shallow baking pan in middle of oven until fragrant and a shade darker, 7 to 8 minutes.
3
Add butter and salt to hot pecans and toss until butter is melted, then cool pecans completely (they will absorb butter).
4
Whisk together brown sugar and cornstarch, then add eggs, whisking until combined.
5
Bring milk and cream just to a boil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat, then add to egg mixture in a stream, whisking constantly, and transfer custard to saucepan.
6
Cook custard over moderately low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until thick enough to coat back of spoon and registers 170 to 175F on an instant-read thermometer, 2 to 3 minutes (do not let boil).
7
Immediately pour custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl and stir in vanilla, then cool, stirring occasionally.
8
Chill custard, its surface covered with wax paper, until cold, at least 3 hours.
9
Freeze custard in ice cream maker until almost firm.
10
Stir together ice cream and pecans in a bowl, then transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden.

1406

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups pecans (1/2 lb), finely chopped, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Butter Pecan Ice Cream falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

Butter Pecan Ice Cream

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