La. Pecan Ice Cream

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Creamy pecan ice cream with rich caramel notes and crunchy nuts, perfect for warm days or special occasions, appealing to nut lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.

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Ingredients

  • 4 whole eggs
  • 1 lb. dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. white sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 qt. milk, scalded
  • 1 qt. half and half or milk
  • 1/2 pt. whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Beat eggs and add dark brown sugar, white sugar, and cornstarch.
  2. Add scalded milk and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture coats the spoon heavily.
  3. Allow the mixture to cool, then add the rest of the milk and half and half or milk, and whipped cream.
  4. Mix thoroughly.
  5. Stir in chopped pecans.
  6. Pour the mixture into an ice cream freezer and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

751 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.4g 13% DV
Total Fat 31.4g 40% DV
Carbs 115.2g 42% DV
Fiber 2.7g 10% DV
Sugar 62.4g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 166.3mg 7% DV
Potassium 359.3mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 94.3mg 31% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 166.3mcg 18% DV
Vitamin C 4.4mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4% DV
Calcium 215mg 17% DV
Iron 3mg 16% DV
Contains Milk Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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