Butter Pecan Ice Cream

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir pecans in hot butter until lightly browned and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Whisk eggs in a large bowl; set aside.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Combine half-and-half and brown sugar in a saucepan and mix well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; remove from heat. Gradually pour hot mixture into eggs, whisking constantly. Return custard to the saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. The custard mixture is ready when you can draw your finger down the back of the coated spoon and see a clear line. Remove from heat and stir in cream, pecans, and vanilla; allow mixture to cool slightly.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 30 minutes. Serve or transfer to an airtight container and freeze until desired consistency.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Serve and enjoy!'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (16 servings total)