CONTEST-WINNING BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM

Contest-Winning Butter Pecan Ice Cream image

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

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 quart.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

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.