Name: Bourbon Butter Pecan Ice Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 Scoops
Cuisine: American

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February 19, 2025

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This bourbon butter pecan ice cream is so cozy yet perfect for summer! Flavored with brown sugar and vanilla, this ice cream is smooth, creamy, and just a tad boozy. At this point if you’re thinking “bourbon in ice cream, why?”. WELL, let me tell you. Because when it’s combined with brown sugar and vanilla and butter and toasty pecans, it tastes like actual heaven. There’s no other way to explain it. Think the classic buttery, caramel-y butter pecan ice cream with just a hint of smooth, oaky bourbon. Even if you’re not necessarily a whiskey fan, just trust me on this. It works.

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Bourbon Butter Pecan Ice Cream

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Ingredients

Scoops

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

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To Make The Buttered Pecans

Melt the butter in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the pecans and cook, stirring frequently, until toasty, about 4-5 minutes. Scrape the pecans onto a plate and let them cool completely.

To Make The Ice Cream

Pour the brown sugar, salt, and half-and-half into a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, just until the mixture is warm and the sugar has dissolved completely, 2-3 minutes. Don't let it come to a simmer.

Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the mixture into a heatproof bowl. Stir in the heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and bourbon. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, 30-60 minutes.

When you’re ready to churn the ice cream, give it a good stir. Add to the ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s directions. Stir in the buttered pecans and churn for just a couple of minutes to mix everything together.

Pour the finished ice cream into an airtight container and freeze until you’re ready to eat the ice cream. I like to let the ice cream freeze for at least an hour, but it’s not necessary. Drizzle with caramel sauce or butterscotch, if desired. Enjoy!

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I’m Sara, the creator behind Sunday Table, sharing cozy, modern small bites and mini desserts made for entertaining. Trained in baking and culinary arts, I’ve been creating elevated, crowd-pleasing recipes since 2012 (with lots of coffee). ☕️