Contest-Winning Butter Pecan Ice Cream

This was to die-for.. I am very new at making home made ice creams and the way this came out was as if I've been making ice cream for years. Will be making another batch tonight. I followed the recipe to the t.

Contest-Winning Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a small skillet, toast pecans in butter for 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.
2. In a heavy saucepan, heat half-and-half to 175°; stir in the brown sugar until dissolved. Whisk a small amount of hot cream mixture into the eggs; return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches at least 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon.
3. for further directions @ tasteofhome.com

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