Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream: A Creamy Southern Classic
Description
This Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream is a rich, creamy Southern-style treat packed with toasted pecans, brown sugar, and vanilla flavor—perfect for indulgent summer scoops.
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup roasted pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Let cool slightly.
In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar until smooth.
Stir in vanilla extract and the cooled butter-brown sugar mixture.
Fold in roasted pecans evenly.
Pour mixture into ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until soft-serve texture.
Transfer to a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for at least 4 hours.
Let soften slightly before serving for best texture.
