This luxurious ice cream combines a classic, rich custard base with homemade pralines, offering a perfect balance of creamy texture and crunchy sweetness. The pralines are made by toasting pecans in butter and caramelizing sugar until it forms a glossy, sticky coating. This dessert is a Southern classic that feels indulgent yet comforting. Its ideal for holiday gatherings, summer barbecues, or as a special treat for dessert lovers. The combination of toasted nuts and smooth vanilla ice cream creates a complex flavor profile that is both nostalgic and sophisticated. Make sure to let the ice cream soften slightly before scooping for the best experience.
Pralines And Cream Ice Cream
Description
This luxurious ice cream combines a classic, rich custard base with homemade pralines, offering a perfect balance of creamy texture and crunchy sweetness. The pralines are made by toasting pecans in butter and caramelizing sugar until it forms a glossy, sticky coating. This dessert is a Southern classic that feels indulgent yet comforting. Its ideal for holiday gatherings, summer barbecues, or as a special treat for dessert lovers. The combination of toasted nuts and smooth vanilla ice cream creates a complex flavor profile that is both nostalgic and sophisticated. Make sure to let the ice cream soften slightly before scooping for the best experience.Ingredients
Directions
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In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add chopped pecans.
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Saut pecans, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes until toasted and fragrant.
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Remove skillet from heat and set pecans aside to cool completely.
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In a large bowl, beat eggs using an electric mixer at medium speed until frothy.
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Add sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract to the eggs, beating well to combine.
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Gently fold in the whipped heavy cream until just combined.
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In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and the 1 1/3 cups of milk.
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Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to simmer; remove from heat.
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In a small saucepan, place the remaining 1 cup of sugar over medium heat.
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Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and forms a smooth, light amber caramel liquid.
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Quickly stir the toasted pecans into the melted sugar, coating them evenly.
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Pour the sugar and milk mixture into the caramelized pecans, stirring to break up any lumps.
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Stir the warm pecan-praline mixture into the egg and cream mixture.
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Pour the combined mixture into your ice cream freezer can.
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Freeze according to your ice cream maker's manufacturer instructions.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1083.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 113.2g175%
- Saturated Fat 15.2g76%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 76.9mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 20.9g7%
- Dietary Fiber 14.4g58%
- Sugars 6.0g
- Protein 13.8g28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and let it ripen in the freezer for at least 1 hour before serving.
For best results, ensure the caramel reaches a light amber color before adding pecans to avoid bitterness.
If using a manual churn, freeze the mixture in shallow pans and stir every 30 minutes to prevent large ice crystals.
