Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream
with a Praline Crumble and Mango Habanero Drizzle
Author: David Marks
Prep: 30 minutes
Churn/Freeze: 2 - 4 hours
Cookies & toppings: 40 minutes
Total: ~ 4 - 5 hours
Indulge in a decadent twist on a classic dessert with this Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream with Praline Crumble and Mango Habanero Pepper Jelly Drizzle. Creamy, rich ice cream studded with buttery toasted pecans is complemented by crunchy, sweet praline cookie crumbles, while a warm, slightly spicy mango habanero drizzle adds an unexpected kick. This dessert perfectly balances sweet, nutty, and subtly fiery flavors, making it a show-stopping treat for any occasion. With a combination of homemade ice cream, buttery nuts, and a bold drizzle, it’s a dessert experience that’s both comforting and adventurous.
Homemade Ice Cream
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4 eggs
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1.5 cups sugar
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1/2 can (about 7 oz) sweetened condensed milk
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1.5 tablespoons good quality vanilla
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4 cups milk (Your choice of whole or 2% milk, half n half, heavy cream - the higher the fat content of the milk, the creamier the ice cream will be.)
Buttered Pecans:
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3/4 cup chopped pecans
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3 Tbsp butter
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1 Tbsp sugar
Praline Cookies:
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1/2 cup softened butter
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1 1/2 cups brown sugar (packed)
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1 egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 cup chopped pecans
Mango Habanero Drizzle:
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1 Tbsp Mango Habanero Pepper Jelly (warmed slightly per person)
Instructions
Ice Cream:
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Beat eggs and sugar until smooth. Blend in condensed milk, vanilla, and milk.
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Pour mixture into ice cream machine and churn per manufacturer’s instructions.
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During the final minutes, fold in buttered pecans. Freeze 2–4 hours for firmer texture.
Buttered Pecans:
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Melt butter in pan, add sugar, stir until dissolved.
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Toss pecans until toasted (~5 minutes).
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Cool and add to ice cream before finishing churn.
Praline Cookies:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the baking sheet.
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Cream butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until fluffy. Stir in flour, salt, and pecans.
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Scoop dough balls (~walnut size), flatten slightly.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely, then crumble.
Mango Habanero Drizzle:
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Heat 1 Tbsp of our Mango Habanero Pepper Jelly for each person in the microwave for ~30 seconds until syrup-like consistency.
Assembly:
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In a mug, add two scoops of ice cream. Top with crumbled praline cookie and drizzle warm Mango Habanero Pepper Jelly over the top. Sweet, salty, with a hint of spice!
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