Keto No-Churn Butter Pecan Ice Cream Recipe

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Keto No-Churn Butter Pecan Ice Cream
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Description

Imagine a frozen dessert that captures the essence of butter pecan bliss. This homemade, low-carbohydrate ice cream evokes the familiar comfort of the classic flavor combination, offering a delightful experience that's both satisfying and wholesome. The star of this recipe is the butter pecan sauce.

As it simmers, the sauce transforms into a thick, luscious caramel, infused with the rich, nutty flavor of toasted pecans. The key to achieving this depth of flavor is toasting the pecans to perfection, coaxing out their natural sweetness and aroma. A touch of salt is added to enhance the sweetness and create a harmonious balance of flavors.

Once the ice cream base is chilled to perfection, the butter pecan sauce is gently swirled in, creating ribbons of nutty caramel throughout the creamy vanilla ice cream. As the ice cream freezes, the sauce takes on a delightful chewy texture, adding a contrasting element that elevates each bite. With each spoonful, you'll experience a symphony of flavors and textures.

The cool, smooth ice cream melts on your tongue, releasing the warm, buttery notes of the pecans and the sweet, salty caramel. The chewy pecan sauce adds a playful element, making this ice cream a truly irresistible treat. This butter pecan ice cream is more than just a dessert; it's an experience.

It's a reminder of simple pleasures, of homemade goodness, and of the joy of sharing delicious food with loved ones. Whether you're following a specific dietary plan or simply looking for a healthier alternative to traditional ice cream, this recipe is sure to please. So go ahead, indulge in a scoop (or two!

) and savor the moment.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
4 h 25 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
4 h 40 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 servings (3 oz each--total batch weight 2 lbs) serving
C
Calories
450 Kcal

C
Carbs
8 g
Fi
Fiber
2 g
Sugar
3 g

P
Protein
6 g

C
Fats
45 g
Saturated Fats 28 g
Unsaturated Fats 12 g

Cholestrol 150 mg
Sodium 50 mg
Potassium 100 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Heavy Cream
    Heavy Cream
    ½ cup
    2.
    Brown Sugar Replacement by Swerve
    Brown Sugar Replacement by Swerve
    2 tablespoon
    3.
    Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton
    Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton
    ⅛ tsp
    4.
    Pecans, Dry Roasted, Unsalted
    Pecans, Dry Roasted, Unsalted
    1 cup
    5.
    Baking Aids Xanthan Gum by Bob's Red Mill
    Baking Aids Xanthan Gum by Bob's Red Mill
    ¼ teaspoon
    6.
    Butter
    Butter
    1 tablespoon
    7.
    Raw Coconut Cream
    Raw Coconut Cream
    8 ounce
    8.
    The Ultimate Icing Sugar Replacement by Swerve
    The Ultimate Icing Sugar Replacement by Swerve
    ½ cup
    9.
    Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton
    Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton
    ⅛ tsp
    10.
    Heavy Cream
    Heavy Cream
    ½ cup
    11.
    The Ultimate Icing Sugar Replacement by Swerve
    The Ultimate Icing Sugar Replacement by Swerve
    ½ cup
    12.
    Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton
    Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton
    ⅛ tsp
    13.
    Vanilla Extract
    Vanilla Extract
    1-½ teaspoon
    14.
    Pecans, Dry Roasted, Unsalted
    Pecans, Dry Roasted, Unsalted
    1 cup

Instructions

    1.
    Combine 2 T brown sugar with 4 teaspoon xanthan gum and an 5 teaspoon of kosher salt.
    2.
    Roughly chop the pecans so they are still fairly large. Toast them in a small non-stick saucepan.
    3.
    Pour in 6 cup heavy cream and the brown sugar mixture. Allow mixture to simmer, stirring continuously.
    4.
    Add in the butter and stir well until thickened. Remove from the heat. Allow mixture to cool in the fridge until well chilled. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
    5.
    Scoop the solid coconut cream from the top of the coconut cream can. It should be about 8 oz. Place it in a medium mixing bowl. With a hand mixer, blend in 1/2 cup Swerve with 5 teaspoon of kosher salt. Set in the fridge while preparing the whipped cream.
    6.
    In a clean stand mixer or hand mixer with a clean bowl, whip the heavy cream (make sure cream is straight from the fridge/cold) on high until soft peaks form. Add 7 cup of Swerve, 5 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1 8 teaspoons of vanilla extract and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
    7.
    Add a big scoop of whipped cream to the mixed coconut mixture and fold in to lighten the mixture.
    8.
    Add a big scoop of whipped cream to the chilled butter pecan mixture to lighten as well.
    9.
    Add the coconut cream/whipped cream mixture back into the whipped cream and fold gently until combined.
    10.
    Line an 89 x 89 pan or loaf pan with parchment paper and scoop the whipped cream mixture into it.
    11.
    Top with the butter pecan mixture and swirl in with a butter knife. Sprinkle 1 T crushed pecans on top.
    12.
    Freeze for 3-4 hours until cold, but not super hard. Allow to defrost at room temp until soft enough to scoop if it does become too frozen.