Pecan butter ice cream

20 min

hard

7 ingredients

Pecan butter ice cream

Pecan Butter Ice Cream: History and Origin

Pecan butter ice cream is a delicious preparation that combines the toasted, sweet flavor of pecans with the richness of butter and the smoothness of ice cream. Pecans are native to North America, especially Mexico and the southern United States, where they have been a traditional ingredient in many recipes since ancient times.

In different Latin American countries, this type of nut is also known as "American nut" or simply "pecan." Its use in desserts is very popular, and ice cream is one of the most appreciated ways to enjoy its crunchy texture and unique flavor.

This ice cream has become a classic in cuisines that value natural flavors and creamy combinations with nuts. Its history is intertwined with the tradition of brown butter, which adds a smoky, deep touch that enhances the ice cream's profile.

How to Make Pecan Butter Ice Cream

Ingredients: Butter, pecan halves, salt, eggs, sugar, whipping cream, milk.

Steps:

Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over low heat.

Add the pecans and salt and sauté, stirring constantly, until the nuts begin to brown.

Drain the butter into a small bowl and transfer the nuts to another bowl and let cool.

Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.

Gradually add the sugar, then continue beating until fully incorporated, about 1 minute more.

Pour in the whipping cream and milk and beat to combine.

Add the melted butter and mix.

Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.

After the ice cream hardens, add the nuts and then continue freezing until the ice cream is ready.

Generously yields 1 quart.

Ingredients (7)

Butter
Pecan Halves
Salt
Eggs
Sugar
Whipping Cream
Milk

Instructions (24 steps)

1 Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over low heat.
2 Add the pecans and salt and sauté, stirring constantly, until the nuts begin to brown.
3 Drain the butter into a small bowl and transfer the nuts to another bowl and let cool.
4 Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
5 Add the sugar gradually, then continue beating until fully combined, about 1 minute more.
6 Pour in the cream and milk and beat to mix.
7 Add the melted butter and mix.
8 Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.
9 After the ice cream hardens, add the nuts and then continue freezing until the ice cream is ready.
10 Generously yields 1 quart.
11 Sweet cream bases----:
12 Favorite sweet cream base: most popular base, has a creamy texture, medium body, and a subtle, discreet flavor.
13 It is especially good as a base for fruits, cookies, and candies.
14 2 large eggs 3/4 cup sugar 2 cups whipping cream 1 cup milk beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
15 Beat the sugar gradually, then continue beating until fully combined, about 1 minute more.
16 Pour in the cream and milk and beat to mix.
17 Simple sweet cream base: this simple recipe is made with a minimum of ingredients and requires no cooking.
18 It produces a very creamy ice cream with 25% butterfat, but it does not store well in home freezers, so be prepared to eat it all.
19 2 cups whipping cream 3/4 cup sugar 2/3 cup half-and-half pour the cream into a mixing bowl.
20 Add the sugar gradually, then continue beating until fully combined, about 1 minute more.
21 Pour in the half-and-half and beat to mix.
22 Sweet cream base with condensed milk: this recipe produces a less creamy and less rich ice cream.
23 Ben likes the slightly "cooked" flavor of the sweetened condensed milk.
24 2 cups light cream 1 cup sweetened condensed milk, cold beat the light cream and sweetened condensed milk together in a mixing bowl until well combined.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 4024 kcal

Protein: 0g

Carbohydrates: 913g

Fat: 551g

Azúcar: 0g

Sodio: 80mg

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