Pralines And Cream Ice Cream

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   For the pralines:

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   Melt butter in a saucepan or frying pan over medium heat. Add pecans and both sugars. Toss to coat pecans. Simmer over medium heat for approximately 5-7 minutes, stirring often, or until sugar mixture turns thick. Remove from heat and let cool.

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   Once cooled, carefully transfer pecans and hardened candy substance to a cutting board and chop into smaller pieces.

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   For the ice cream base:

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   Whisk eggs until fluffy and light, approximately 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in sugar, then continue until fully blended. Add cream and milk and whisk to blend.

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   Add sweet cream base to ice cream machine as per manufacturer's instructions. When ice cream is close to being done, gradually add candied pecans by the handful.

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   Once all the pecans are mixed into ice cream, empty ice cream into pints and put in the freezer for approximately 15 minutes to solidify completely.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.