Enjoy all of the warm, gooey flavors of pecan pie in the middle of summer with this cool and creamy no-churn Pecan Pie Ice Cream.
Made with just five simple ingredients, this buttery, molasses sweet ice cream takes only 15 minutes to prep and is amazingly delicious! Another Fall favorite is this Pumpkin Ice Cream.
Chopped pecans, molasses, and brown sugar are folded into a creamy no-churn ice cream base to make this rich and decadent pie-inspired ice cream flavor.
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If you love the warm spiciness of classic fall flavors and baked goods, but don’t want to turn on your oven on a hot summer’s day, then this easy pecan pie ice cream recipe is for you!
No churn ice cream is the perfect summer treat. You might also like this No Churn Berry Pie Ice Cream and this No Churn Banana Pudding Ice Cream which is a favorite at our house.
Enjoy a scoop of this pecan pie ice cream as an after-dinner dessert or poolside treat. Its creamy texture and bold flavors blend perfectly to create a treat that is cool and refreshing, but still reminiscent of a gooey slice of pecan pie.
Pecan pie lovers will be big fans of this no churn ice cream. The rich sweetness of the molasses and crunchiness of the pecans blend together to create a rich, creamy frozen treat that couldn't be easier to make.
Ingredient Notes
See printable recipe card below for all ingredients, specific measurements, and complete instructions.
- Chopped Pecans - Sweet and buttery, these nuts add the perfect amount of crunch to this ice cream.
- Molasses - Helps keep the ice cream smooth while also adding a robust, warm flavor.
- Light Brown Sugar - Adds a distinct homemade feel to this cool and creamy dessert.
- Heavy Whipping Cream - Keeps the finished ice cream fluffy, smooth, and scoopable.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk - Sweetens your dessert without making it icy or grainy.
How to Make Pecan Pie Ice Cream
- Use an electric mixer to whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans, molasses, light brown sugar, and sweetened condensed milk.
- Transfer the ice cream to a loaf pan, cover, and freeze until completely set.
- Scoop, serve, and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
Traditional churned ice cream is made by making a cooked custard, chilling it, and churning it in an ice cream churner. No-churn ice cream, on the other hand, is made by whipping heavy cream, adding some sweetened condensed milk, and freezing the mixture until set.
No-churn ice cream is lighter than traditional churned ice cream, but is just as smooth and sweet, making it a quick, cheap, and easy homemade alternative!
Molasses is a thick, dark liquid that tastes warm, rich, earthy, and almost smokey. It is commonly used in baked goods such as gingerbread and pecan pie. This syrupy substance is a byproduct of the sugar refining process. In fact, the only difference between white sugar and brown sugar is that brown sugar still has some molasses left in it!
Ways To Serve This No Churn Ice Cream
Serving this pecan pie ice cream can be as easy as scooping it into bowls, grabbing some spoons, and enjoying! However, if you want to add a little extra pizzaz, I recommend serving it in a waffle cone.
Don’t forget to top it with some freshly whipped cream, caramel sauce, toasted pecans, and a maraschino cherry!
How To Store
This ice cream will stay good in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. After 2 months the ice cream will start to dry out and get crumbly.
Ice Cream Recipe Tips
- Because of the molasses in this pecan pie ice cream, it will take longer than normal to set in the freezer. Just be patient; it should be smooth, creamy and ready to scoop in about 6 hours.
- I like to buy pecan halves and chop them myself, but you can also use pre chopped pecans. Chopping your own pecans gives the pecans a more consistent size.
- It is important to thoroughly fold the ingredients together so you do not have any pockets of molasses scattered throughout your ice cream.
- Give this no-churn ice cream a more authentic pie flavor by adding crumbles of baked pie crust to the mixture before freezing.
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I hope you enjoy this Pecan Pie Ice Cream! If you try this recipe, please come back and rate it and leave me a comment below. I love to hear from you!
Pecan Pie Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Pour the heavy cream into a large mixing bowl and whip it into stiff peaks using an electric hand mixer.
- After the cream reaches stiff peaks, add the rest of the ingredients to the mixing bowl. Use a spatula or large spoon to gently fold the ingredients together until the mixture is blended and the pecans are evenly distributed.
- Transfer your ice cream to a loaf pan about 9x5 inches in size. Cover your ice cream with plastic wrap and allow it to freeze for at least 6 hours.
- Serve and enjoy!