BUTTERMILK-PECAN ICE CREAM

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Buttermilk-Pecan Ice Cream image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups buttermilk
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup candied pecans (page 138)
1/2 cup coarse sea salt
Caramel bananas, for topping, optional (recipe below)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 firm yellow bananas, chopped or sliced
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Make the mix.
  • Whisk the sugar, cream, buttermilk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla and candied pecans in a large bowl.
  • Pour into a bag.
  • Prop a 1-gallon zip-top freezer bag open in a large container; pour in the buttermilk mixture. Press out the air and seal. Chill the bag until ready to make the ice cream.
  • Fill your container.
  • Put about 10 cups ice in the container, filling it about three-quarters of the way, then pour in the sea salt. Nestle the sealed bag of buttermilk mixture in the ice.
  • Start shaking!
  • Tightly cover the container with the lid. Shake vigorously for about 15 minutes, or until the buttermilk mixture is thick. How long it takes depends on your shakin'!
  • Serve and eat.
  • For soft-serve, rinse the outside of the bag, snip a corner and pipe into bowls. For firmer ice cream, freeze 1 hour before scooping. Top with caramel bananas, if desired.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the pecans, brown sugar, granulated sugar and salt. Cook, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is sticky, 6 to 8 minutes. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet to cool, then refrigerate at least 10 minutes before using.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bananas, stirring to coat. Sprinkle in the brown sugar and salt and cook, stirring, until the bananas are tender and coated with the sauce, 2 to 4 minutes. Spoon warm over ice cream.

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