Description
Butter pecan ice cream whispers Southern comfort with its rich, caramel-kissed pecans nestled in creamy vanilla perfection. Homemade indulgence brings pure delight to your dessert table, promising a sweet escape with each luxurious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) heavy cream
- 1 & ½ cups (165 g) chopped pecans
- 14 ounces (397 g) sweetened condensed milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar
- 1 & ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Chill a metal loaf pan or freezer-safe container to accelerate the freezing process.
- Whisk condensed milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly integrated.
- Utilize an electric mixer to whip heavy cream on medium-high speed, creating firm, voluminous peaks within 3-5 minutes.
- Gently incorporate a portion of whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture, then delicately fold the lightened mixture back into remaining whipped cream.
- Distribute the blended cream evenly into the pre-chilled pan, securing with a tight cover before transferring to the freezer for initial two-hour setting.
- Warm the oven to 350°F. Arrange parchment paper on a baking sheet and toss chopped pecans with melted butter, ensuring complete coating.
- Spread pecans in a uniform layer, roasting for 12-15 minutes while intermittently stirring to prevent scorching. Allow nuts to cool completely after toasting.
- Extract the partially frozen cream and fold in the roasted pecan pieces, optionally reserving some for garnishing.
- Reestablish the cover and return to freezer, allowing the ice cream to solidify for an additional three hours or until reaching desired consistency.
Notes
- Freeze your loaf pan beforehand to speed up the ice cream setting process.
- Whisking ingredients thoroughly ensures a smooth, creamy base with no lumpy surprises.
- Toasting pecans releases their rich, nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch to your homemade dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg