Here’s a rich and creamy recipe for Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream — smooth vanilla custard base with buttery toasted pecans folded in. A Southern classic that’s surprisingly easy to make, and so much better than store-bought!
Butter Pecan Ice Cream – Homemade & Heavenly
Ingredients (Makes about 1 quart):
For the Buttered Pecans:
- 1 cup pecan halves or chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional for extra sweetness)
- Pinch of salt
For the Ice Cream Base:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup brown sugar (or white sugar)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt