Pecans and brown sugar are featured in this simple cooked ice cream.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
PREPARATION:
In a small skillet over medium heat, saute pecans in butter until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, stir together brown sugar, eggs and half and half until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in cream, vanilla and pecans.
Pour into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturers' directions.
Get out your ice cream maker and we'll let you in on some of the secrets of sweet success with homemade ice cream.