Best 9 Award Winning Butter Pecan Ice Cream Recipes

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Are you craving a frozen treat that combines the rich, buttery flavor of pecans with the creamy sweetness of ice cream? Look no further than "Award-Winning Butter Pecan Ice Cream." This decadent dessert has captivated the taste buds of ice cream enthusiasts and earned numerous accolades for its perfect balance of flavors and textures. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind crafting this irresistible ice cream, guiding you through the process of creating a masterpiece that will surely impress family and friends alike.

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BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM



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Follow step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions for making this creamy and crunchy Butter Pecan Ice Cream. We're toasting our pecans, making our custard from scratch, then freezing it in our wooden ice cream churn. We'll take it up a notch by using Maple Syrup and North Carolina grown Pecans. The whole family is going to love you for making this one.

Provided by Steve Gordon

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups Pecans, chopped
6 Tablespoons Butter, melted
3 Tablespoons Sugar
¼ teaspoon Salt
1 cup Brown Sugar, packed
6 Egg yolks, beaten
4 Tablespoons Cornstarch
½ cup Granulated Sugar
¾ cup Maple Syrup
5 cups Whole Milk
2 cups Whipping Cream
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Steps:

  • In a medium size mixing bowl...
  • Add Pecans
  • Add Butter
  • Add Sugar
  • Add Salt
  • Mix ingredients well.
  • Spread pecans on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, let cool completely.
  • Separate the egg yolks from the whites.
  • In a large mixing bowl... Add egg yolks.
  • Whisk yolks well, until creamy.
  • Add the packed cup of brown sugar.
  • Add granulated sugar.
  • Add corn starch.
  • Whisk ingredients together well.
  • Add pancake syrup, whisk again until mixed well.
  • Place a medium sized sauce pot over medium heat on your stove top.
  • Add the whole milk.
  • Bring milk up to 170°, and let cook for one minute at this temperature.
  • Temper the egg mixture by adding just a small amount of hot milk to the mixing bowl.
  • Stir constantly, continuing to add milk, until all the milk has been mixed in.
  • Return the mixture to the sauce pot and place back over Medium heat.
  • Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it reaches 170° again and thickens.
  • Test by coating a wooden spoon with mixture.
  • It should stay separated when you pull your finger through the mixture on the back of spoon.
  • Remove sauce pot from heat and place in sink.
  • Continue to stir as you let cold water rise up around the outside of the pan just over half way.
  • Let the mixture cool completely.
  • Place in another container with a lid, cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • When ready to freeze...
  • Add the pecan pieces to the custard.
  • Add whipping cream.
  • Add Vanilla extract.
  • Place mixture in can of freezer and freeze according to directions for your ice cream maker.
  • Enjoy!

BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM



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I like to make this very rich ice cream at home, then take it to parties or dinners. It's so convenient. If I pour it in the freezer right before we leave, It's done when we arrive-and it "ripens" by the time that it's served!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield about 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 14

TOASTED NUTS:
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
ICE CREAM:
2-1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup maple-flavored pancake syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. On a baking sheet, combine butter, pecans, salt and 1 tablespoon sugar and spread into a single layer. Roast 15 minutes. Stir and roast 15 minutes longer. Cool. , For ice cream, in a large saucepan, heat milk to 175°. Combine sugars and cornstarch; gradually stir into milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat immediately. , Quickly transfer to a large bowl; place bowl in a pan of ice water. Stir gently and occasionally for 2 minutes. Stir in cream, syrup and vanilla. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight., Stir nuts into custard. Fill ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. (Refrigerate any remaining mixture until ready to freeze.) Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze 2-4 hours or until firm. Repeat with any remaining ice cream mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM



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Creamy homemade ice cream! Excellent summertime treat!

Provided by SUSAN LONG

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅓ cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups half-and-half cream
½ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small skillet over medium heat, cook pecans in butter until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring constantly, about 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Whisk eggs in a mixing bowl; set aside. Combine brown sugar and half and half in a saucepan and mix well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; remove from heat. Gradually pour hot mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly. Return custard to saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture coats the back of a spoon (see Editor's Note). Remove from heat and stir in cream, vanilla, and pecans.
  • Pour into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturers' directions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 43.7 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 29.9 mg, Sugar 13.6 g

CONTEST-WINNING BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM



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This rich buttery ice cream sure beats store-bought versions. And with its pretty color and plentiful pecan crunch, it's nice enough to serve guests at a summer party. -Jenny White Glen, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 quart.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, toast pecans in butter for 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool., In a heavy saucepan, heat half-and-half to 175°; stir in the brown sugar until dissolved. Whisk a small amount of hot cream mixture into the eggs; return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches at least 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon., Remove from the heat. Cool quickly by placing pan in a bowl of ice water; stir for 2 minutes. Stir in whipping cream and vanilla. Press plastic wrap onto the surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Stir in toasted pecans., Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer; freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. Allow to ripen in ice cream freezer or firm up in the refrigerator freezer for 2-4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

AWARD WINNING BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM



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This recipe has won all the awards in the county for best homemade ice cream. So rich and creamy. Also, very easy.

Provided by Shamrockluver

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 1 gallon

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces sweetened condensed milk
3 tablespoons imitation butter flavoring
6 eggs
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup toasted pecans

Steps:

  • Chill a metal bowl for 30 minute While the bowl is chilling toast your pecans in a skillet on top of the stove for a few minute until you began to really smell them. Turn off the heat.
  • In your metal bowl beat eggs and add remaining ingredients to ice cream can. Add enough milk to fill can and put in ice cream freezer and follow manufactures directions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3706.3, Fat 147.7, SaturatedFat 40.9, Cholesterol 1423.2, Sodium 2159.6, Carbohydrate 531.8, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 520.8, Protein 83.6

BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM



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Categories     Ice Cream Machine     Dairy     Nut     Dessert     Freeze/Chill     Quick & Easy     Pecan     Fall     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups pecans (1/2 lb), finely chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
Special Equipment
an ice cream maker

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Toast pecans in a shallow baking pan in middle of oven until fragrant and a shade darker, 7 to 8 minutes. Add butter and salt to hot pecans and toss until butter is melted, then cool pecans completely (they will absorb butter).
  • Whisk together brown sugar and cornstarch, then add eggs, whisking until combined. Bring milk and cream just to a boil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat, then add to egg mixture in a stream, whisking constantly, and transfer custard to saucepan.
  • Cook custard over moderately low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until thick enough to coat back of spoon and registers 170 to 175°F on an instant-read thermometer, 2 to 3 minutes (do not let boil).
  • Immediately pour custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl and stir in vanilla, then cool, stirring occasionally. Chill custard, its surface covered with wax paper, until cold, at least 3 hours.
  • Freeze custard in ice cream maker until almost firm. Stir together ice cream and pecans in a bowl, then transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden.

BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM



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Someone bought me a Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream & Dessert Book (title). This book is great it tells how to make most of their flavors and some. The book can be ordered at the bookstore for about $8.95. The reason I like this ice cream is because you can freeze it and it is like the store bought hard ice cream. I do not eat it right from the freezer because to me it is too creamy.

Provided by hcopeland

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter
1 cup pecan halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a heavy skillet over a low heat. Add the pecans and salt and sauté, stirring constantly, until pecans start to turn brown.
  • Drain the butter into a small bowl and transfer the pecans to another bowl and let cool.
  • Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Whisk the sugar, a little at a time, then continue whisking until completely blended, about 1 minute more. Pour in the cream and milk and whisk to blend.
  • Add the melted butter and blend.
  • Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze following the manufacturer's instructions.
  • After the ice cream stiffens (about 2 minutes before it is done), add the pecans, then continue freezing until the ice cream is ready.
  • Makes generous 1 quart.
  • Sweet Cream Bases----:.
  • •Favorite Sweet Cream Base: Most popular base, has creamy texture, medium body, and a subtle, understated taste. It's especially good as a background for fruit, cookies, and candy.
  • 2 large eggs 3/4 cup sugar 2 cups heavy or whipping cream 1 cup milk Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in the sugar, a little at a time, then continue whisking until completely blended, about 1 minute more. Pour in the cream and milk and whisk to blend.
  • •Simple Sweet Cream Base: This simple recipe is made with a minimum of ingredients and requires no cooking.
  • It makes a very creamy ice cream with 25% butterfat, but it does not store well in home freezers, so be prepared to eat it all.
  • 2 cups heavy or whipping cream 3/4 cup sugar 2/3 cup half-and-half Pour the cream into a mixing bowl.
  • Whisk in the sugar, a little at a time, then continue whisking until completely blended, about 1 minute more. Pour in the half-and-half and whisk to blend.
  • •Condensed Milk Sweet Cream Base: This recipe makes a less creamy, less rich ice cream.
  • Ben likes the slightly "cooked" flavor of the sweetened condensed milk.
  • 2 cups light cream 1 cup sweetened condensed milk, cold Whisk the light cream and the sweetened condensed milk together in a mixing bowl until blended.

PATRICK O'CONNELL'S BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM



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Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     ice creams and sorbets, dessert

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups whole pecans
9 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Caramel sauce for ice cream (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Combine one cup of the cream with the milk in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Pour the mixture into another container and chill thoroughly. A film will form on top when the mixture is chilled. Remove this film.
  • Heat the butter in a heavy skillet and add the pecans. Cook, shaking the skillet and stirring, until the pecans begin to brown. Strain but reserve both the butter and pecans.
  • Put the yolks in a mixing bowl and add one-half cup of the sugar. Beat thoroughly.
  • Bring the remaining one and one-half cups of cream and one-half cup of sugar to the boil in a heavy saucepan. Slowly pour half of this mixture into the egg mixture, beating constantly. Return this mixture to the saucepan with the remaining cream and sugar mixture and heat gently without boiling or the eggs might curdle. Stir in the reserved butter in which the pecans were cooked and add the vanilla. Pour and scrape the mixture into a mixing bowl and add the chilled cream mixture. Add the pecans and pour and scrape the mixture into the container of a hand-cranked or electric ice cream freezer. Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Serve with caramel sauce.

NO-COOK, HOMEMADE BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM



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My favorite homemade ice cream recipe. An easy no-cook ice cream recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth without the hassle of an egg recipe.

Provided by Jim79

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 2h57m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
2 cups whole milk
1 (14 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons molasses
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound pecans

Steps:

  • Combine sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, evaporated milk, cream, sugar, molasses, and vanilla extract together using a whisk in a large bowl, taking care to avoid creating bubbly foam. Refrigerate mixture for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat; stir in salt until dissolved. Mix pecans into melted butter until evenly coated. Spread coated pecans in a single layer onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 6 minutes. Flip pecans and continue baking until toasted and fragrant, about 6 minutes more. Remove butter pecans from oven and coarsely chop. Measure 1 1/2 cups butter pecans and reserve the remaining for another use.
  • Pour cream mixture into an ice cream maker and follow manufacturer's instructions for ice cream. When ice cream is semi-solid (about 30 minutes), stop the machine. Pour ice cream into an air-tight container and fold in 1 1/2 cup butter pecans. Cover ice cream with plastic wrap and seal container with a lid. Freeze ice cream until solid, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 58.7 mg, Fat 37.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 283.8 mg, Sugar 37 g

Tips for Making Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Tips

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients you use, the better the ice cream will be. Look for fresh, organic dairy products and flavorful pecans.
  • Don't overbeat the eggs. Overbeaten eggs will make the ice cream grainy. Beat them just until they are combined.
  • Chill the mixture thoroughly before churning. This will help the ice cream freeze more evenly and smoothly.
  • Churn the ice cream according to the manufacturer's instructions. Over-churning will make the ice cream tough and icy.
  • Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the ice cream to firm up and develop its full flavor.

Conclusion

With its rich, buttery flavor and crunchy pecan pieces, this butter pecan ice cream is sure to be a hit with everyone. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion, from a backyard barbecue to a holiday dinner. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give this butter pecan ice cream a try.

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