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Butter Pecan Ice Cream

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"Creamy homemade ice cream! Excellent summertime treat!"
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 63 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  45 Min
Original recipe yield 1 quart

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small skillet over medium heat, saute pecans in butter until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, stir together brown sugar, eggs and half and half until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in cream, vanilla and pecans.
  3. Pour into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturers' directions.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by Sweetlebee 
Contrary to other reviews, this recipe is neither rich nor creamy. It's really ice milk. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2006 by Rashell'72 
This recipe made me fall in love with butter pecan ice cream. I have not found a commercial... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2008 by REDHEADEDRIOT 
OMG!! This is the abosolute best butter pecan ice cream I've ever tasted! I'm even eating it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by YBRICK423 
Very, very sweet. However, it does have a great texture. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2009 by PAMELAANCONA 
Really good taste - but the directions are odd and I didn't follow them. I make ice cream... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2005 by bune dee 
reduce the sugar, add the butter, add the pecan... just use the egg yolks (plus one more) and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by DANAGISANA 
This recipe was excellent. However, I agree with the other reviews that it was too sweet. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by MOOREBETTA 
Simply delicious! I thank you for sharing this recipe, it was a hit! However, the first batch... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2006 by CINDY 
Great recipe. My husband loved it! Only change I made was to decrease the half 'n half to 1/2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by JAZZY-GIRL 
Really, really rich but oh so yummy! MORE

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Nutritional Information
Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 139

  • Total Fat: 8.3g
  • Cholesterol: 47mg
  • Sodium: 33mg
  • Total Carbs: 15g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 1.8g

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