Butter Pecan Ice Cream

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

This is awesome homemade ice cream.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 quarts

• 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 cups half-and-half
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups whipping cream
• crushed ice
• rock salt

Directions:

1. Add the pecans, sugar, and butter to an 8-inch skillet.
2. Over medium heat, stir constantly for 6-8 minutes or until the sugar is melted and is a rich brown color.
3. Take skillet from stove; spread nuts on a buttered baking sheet or piece of foil.
4. Separate nuts into clusters; let cool; break clusters into small chunks; set aside.
5. In a mixing bowl, add the half-and-half, brown sugar, and vanilla; stir to mix well and until the sugar is dissolved.
6. Add in the whipping cream; stir to combine.
7. In a 4- to 5-quart ice cream freezer, freeze cream mixture according to the manufactuer's directions.
8. Stir in pecans.
9. Ripen for 4 to 24 hours.

Reviews

[Marianneee]

This was heavenly. I had to half the ice cream base as I have a small ice cream maker. I did leave the pecan topping measurements the same. I had to sub walnuts as I had no pecans. We ate 1/2 the topping before the ice cream was even ready - absolutely to die for!!! Can't wait to try with Pecans ;)

[mandalee65]

Mmmmmmm!!! DH & I can't stay out of this one. I used finely chopped pecans and doubled the amount for candying them. I'll use half later in a granola recipe. The rest of the recipe I actually cut in half, and it worked perfect in my 1.5 qt freezer. Essentially, I have double the pecans. I do wish it had a creamier texture, but the taste can't be beat. I think I might try using all whipping cream next time instead of half-and-half. Overall, this is excellent and we will definitely be making it again!

[L. Crain]

I could not believe the flavor of this recipe. It was not too sweet or rich ~ it was perfect and absolutely delicious! I added 1/2 extra pecans also, because I just loved the flavor of the buttery, crunchy pecans with the creamy ice cream. This is definitely a permanent recipe for my box! This recipe did not fill my ice cream container so I suggest doubling it. It is so yummy, you'll be glad you have lot's extra!