Name: Butter Pecan Ice Cream
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 5 h
Yield: 18
Ingredients: 2 c. whole milk; 1 1/2 c. brown sugar; 4 egg yolks; pinch of salt; 2 tbsp. unsalted butter; 2 c. half-and-half; 2 c. whipping cream; 2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 c. pecans; c. sugar; 2 tbsp. unsalted butter

Step 1Prepare Ice Cream: In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, brown sugar, egg yolks, and salt. Place pan over medium-high heat until mixture reaches a simmer. Lower heat to medium and whisk mixture for 5 minutes or until it begins to thicken. Strain mixture into a large bowl and whisk in butter until combined; then incorporate half-and-half, cream, and vanilla. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.

Step 2Prepare Candied Butter Pecans: In a heavy skillet over medium heat, combine pecans, sugar, and butter, stirring constantly for about 6 minutes or until sugar has melted and browned. Remove from heat; spread nuts on foil. Once nuts have cooled, break into bite-size pieces and reserve.

Step 3Pour ice cream mixture into ice-cream maker; process according to manufacturer instructions. Once ice cream's made, stir in reserved pecans.