Easy Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream

If you love creamy, rich ice cream but don’t love complicated recipes or ice cream machines, this Easy Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream is for you. With just a handful of ingredients and 20 minutes of prep, you’ll have a decadent dessert chilling in your freezer, ready whenever the craving hits.

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Easy Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Why You'll Love This Easy Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream

• No ice cream maker required: simple, no-churn method makes it accessible for everyone

• Minimal prep time: just 20 minutes of hands-on work

• Make-ahead friendly: perfect for prepping the night before a gathering or busy week

• Rich and creamy texture: whipped cream and condensed milk create a smooth, indulgent base

• Crowd-pleasing flavor: buttery toasted pecans add warmth and crunch

• Simple ingredients: uses pantry staples

• Perfect for entertaining: feels gourmet but requires very little effort

• Kid and adult approved: classic flavor that appeals to all ages

• Versatile dessert base: pairs beautifully with pies, brownies, or fresh fruit

  
  

Baking Tips & Tricks

• Chill your bowl first: cold equipment helps the cream whip faster and hold structure

• Whip to stiff peaks: properly whipped cream ensures a light, airy texture

• Cool pecans completely: warm pecans can deflate the whipped cream mixture

• Use a shallow container: this helps the ice cream freeze more evenly

• Press plastic wrap on top: prevents ice crystals from forming on the surface

Easy Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream Recipe

Prep: 20 mins. | Freeze: 4 hrs. | Servings: 10

Ingredients:

• 2 c. heavy whipping cream

• 14 oz. can sweeten condensed milk

• 1 ½ tsp. vanilla

• 1 ¼ c. pecan halves

• 2 T. butter

• 2 T. brown sugar

• Pinch of salt

Let's Get Started!

1. In a large skillet, combine butter, brown sugar and pecans over a medium heat and toast for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

2. Transfer pecan mixture to a parchment lined baking sheet to cool.

3. In a mixing bowl, combine the condensed milk, salt and vanilla.  Set aside.

4. Using a standing or hand mixer, mix the heaving whipping cream on a high speed until stiff peaks form. Then gently combine the whipped cream with the sweeten condensed milk mixture until incorporated.

5. Gently fold in the pecans.

6. Pour mixture into a freezer safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours, then enjoy!