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Blackcurrant Pecan Ice Cream

A delightful homemade ice cream blending tart blackcurrants, rich creaminess, and crunchy pecans, perfect for a refreshing treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Frozen Treat, Ice Cream
Cuisine: American, Homemade
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar or adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup blackcurrant puree
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans for crunch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, sugar, and salt until the sugar has fully dissolved.
  2. Stir in the vanilla extract and blackcurrant puree until everything is nicely combined.
Churning
  1. Pour this delicious mixture into your ice cream maker and churn it according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  2. In the final few minutes of churning, sprinkle in the chopped pecans for that perfect crunch.
Freezing
  1. Once it has reached a soft and creamy consistency, transfer the ice cream to a container and pop it in the freezer for at least 4 hours, or until it’s firm enough to scoop.
Serving
  1. Serve it up and enjoy your delightful homemade blackcurrant pecan ice cream!

Notes

Store in an airtight container and consume within a week for best flavor and texture. Optionally, add fresh blackcurrants or drizzle melted dark chocolate before serving.