:: Peach and Toasted Pecan Ice Cream ::
I recently sat down and reminisced about my favorite 4th of July celebrations over the years. They were spent at my Aunt Jean’s house in Fullerton. She had the most beautiful Spanish style house, with a big backyard, and dreamy swimming pool. She invited everyone! Her yard was always packed full of close friends and family. After dark… we would crowd the usually quiet street in front of her house {which was situated on a hill}, and watch the local firework show.
Looking back, I have the fondest… most cherished memories of the 4th of July because of my sweet Aunt Jean and the wonderful annual gathering she created! The conversation was always delightful, the pool nice and cool, and the food… absolutely scrumptious! Of course, the homemade ice cream {that seemed to take forever to churn by hand}, was always my favorite!
Fresh peach ice cream seemed to be a tradition at her 4th of July celebrations, which is why I decided to make my own version to share with my family! I’m hoping to carry-on the lovely homemade ice cream tradition to celebrate Independence Day this year… and in the many years to come!
This recipe for Peach and Toasted Pecan Ice Cream is adapted from Southern Living. There are a few added steps {compared to your typical simple ice cream recipe}, but trust me… the extra work is well worth it! The texture is creamy and the taste… completely flavorful — packed with chunks of freshly ripe peaches, rich vanilla bean, and {slightly salted} toasted pecan pieces! The end result is honestly brilliant! This is one recipe that I guarantee will be a keeper!
Peach and Toasted Pecan Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups milk {I used 2%}
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 vanilla bean {scraped of its seeds} or 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 cup peeled and coarsely chopped {ripe} peaches
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Whisk together first 3 ingredients {sugar, cornstarch, and salt} in a large heavy saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk and whipping cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly {about 10 minutes}. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Whisk egg yolk until slightly thickened. Gradually whisk about 1 cup hot cream mixture into yolk. Add yolk mixture to remaining cream mixture, whisking constantly. Whisk in scraped vanilla bean or vanilla extract. Cool 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook peaches and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently {about 4-5 minutes}. Coarsely mash, and let cool 30 minutes. Stir peach mixture into cooled cream mixture.
- Place plastic wrap directly on cream mixture, and chill 8 to 24 hours. {I chilled overnight.}
- Next, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat; add pecans, and cook, stirring constantly, 5 to 8 minutes or until toasted and fragrant. Remove from heat, and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. sea salt. Cool completely (about 30 minutes).
- Pour chilled cream mixture into freezer container of a 1 1/2-qt. electric ice-cream maker. Turn on and churn for approximately 20 minutes {until thickened}. Before transferring ice cream to an airtight container for further freezing, stir in pecan mixture and churn for an additional 2-3 minutes until well combined.
- Freeze in an airtight container for at least one hour before serving. Enjoy!
Other ice cream recipes we love:
- Funfetti Cake Batter Milk Shakes
- Peanut Butter Malted Crunch Ice Cream
- Peanut Butter & Oreo Ice Cream Cake
- Salted Caramel Ice Cream
- S’mores Ice Cream Cake
- Strawberry Ice Cream
Yum!!!! I wish I could just jump right into those beautiful photos and sneak a bowl right now. It looks so creamy and delish!
Thanks, Jam! Oh how I wish we lived closer so I could have brought you a nice big bowl full! xoxo
Peach and toasted pecans, what perfect flavors for a summer ice cream! Love this.
Thanks so much, Matt! It’s a great combination!!
I absolutely love those cups! Would you mind sharing where you got them?
Oh, Natalie! Aren’t they amazing! I seriously want the whole collection! They’re from West Elm! xoxo
Ladies!! This looks and sounds amazing!! I’m kinda bummed I can’t just reach in and grab one of your cones 😉 p.s. Shared EVERYWHERE.
Kelly… you are the sweetest! Thanks for your kind words and for sharing all over the place! You’re the BEST! We love you!!! xoxo
A cup of frozen summer YUM!
Oh Brenda! It’s so delicious! Hope you’ll try it this summer! xoxo
I want a scoop!
Yay! Thanks, Maria! xo
Fantastic combination! Peach and toasted pecans = deliciousness.
Thanks so much, Lana! It’s such a perfect summer combo! Thanks for stopping by our blog! xoxo
Homemade peach ice cream is one of my all time favorite things… but adding the extra depth of flavor from nuts sounds amazing!!
Thanks Glory it’s ours too! We hope you try it over the summer! We appreciate you stopping by! xoxo
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