Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Pecans and brown sugar are featured in this simple cooked custard ice cream. You will need a chilled ice cream maker to make this recipe.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 139 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ⅓ cup chopped pecans
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 ½ cups half-and-half cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small skillet over medium heat, cook pecans in butter until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring constantly, about 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside.

Step 2

Whisk eggs in a mixing bowl; set aside. Combine brown sugar and half and half in a saucepan and mix well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; remove from heat. Gradually pour hot mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly. Return custard to saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture coats the back of a spoon (see Editor's Note). Remove from heat and stir in cream, vanilla, and pecans.

Step 3

Pour into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturers' directions.