Butter Pecan Ice Cream Recipe
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Butter Pecan Ice Cream

By: SUSAN LONG 
"Creamy homemade ice cream! Excellent summertime treat!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (91)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 quart
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 139 | Total Fat: 8.3g | Cholesterol: 47mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2009 by PamA   view full review
Really good taste - but the directions are odd and I didn't follow them. I make ice cream...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2009 by RussellC   view full review
This was ultimately an excellent ice cream. Not only did my girlfriend and I love it, but her...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by Sweetlebee   view full review
Contrary to other reviews, this recipe is neither rich nor creamy. It's really ice milk. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2008 by REDHEADEDRIOT   view full review
OMG!! This is the abosolute best butter pecan ice cream I've ever tasted! I'm even eating it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by MOOREBETTA   view full review
Simply delicious! I thank you for sharing this recipe, it was a hit! However, the first batch...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2006 by Rashell'72   view full review
This recipe made me fall in love with butter pecan ice cream. I have not found a commercial...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2006 by CINDY Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great recipe. My husband loved it! Only change I made was to decrease the half 'n half to 1/2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2005 by bune dee   view full review
reduce the sugar, add the butter, add the pecan... just use the egg yolks (plus one more) and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2011 by Beara   view full review
FANTASTIC!!! I didn't toast the pecans because I don't find it necessary. I didn't have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by DANAGISANA   view full review
This recipe was excellent. However, I agree with the other reviews that it was too sweet. I...

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