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Butter Pecan Ice Cream
This homemade ice cream is addictive!
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 1 quart
Calories: 2828 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup water
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
- 1. Combine the brown sugar, water and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Boil the syrup for 2 minutes.
- 2. Meanwhile, beat the eggs together in a medium bowl. Slowly beat in the syrup.
- 3. Cook in a double boiler over, not in, boiling water, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 175°F and coats the back of a spoon. Do not allow the mixture to boil. Add the unsalted butter and stir until melted. Strain into a medium bowl and refrigerate until cold.
- 4. Add the whole milk and vanilla extract and mix well to combine.
- 5. Beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold it into the egg mixture.
- 6. Pour into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. Fold in the chopped pecans before transferring ice cram to a container.
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Notes
- Nutritional values are based on the whole recipe
Nutrition Information
Calories
2828kcal
(141%)
Carbohydrates
249g
(83%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
198g
(305%)
Saturated Fat
82g
(410%)
Cholesterol
738mg
(246%)
Sodium
682mg
(28%)
Potassium
1320mg
(38%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
230g
(460%)
Vitamin A
5125IU
(103%)
Vitamin C
2.5mg
(3%)
Calcium
732mg
(73%)
Iron
5.6mg
(31%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1quart
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2828
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2828kcal | 141% |
| Carbohydrates | 249g | 83% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 198g | 305% |
| Saturated Fat | 82g | 410% |
| Cholesterol | 738mg | 246% |
| Sodium | 682mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 1320mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 230g | 460% |
| Vitamin A | 5125IU | 103% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 732mg | 73% |
| Iron | 5.6mg | 31% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.