Pralines and Cream Ice Cream

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Pralines and Cream Ice Cream

Recipe By : Lifestyle
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Ice Cream

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups chopped pecans
2 tablespoons butter or margarine -- melted
2 cups sugar -- divided
6 eggs -- beaten
1 12oz can evaporated milk
1 5oz can evaporated milk
1 1/3 cups milk
1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups whipping cream -- whipped


Saut=E9 pecans in butter, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes
or until toasted. Set aside to cool.

Combine 1 cup sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, and milk in a
large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly,
20 minutes or until mixture reaches 160 degrees (do not
boil). Remove from heat; let cool. Stir in sweetened
condensed milk and vanilla. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
Fold in whipped cream.

Place remaining 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan; cook over
medium heat, stirring mixture constantly, until sugar
dissolves and forms a smooth liquid. Stir in the sauteed
pecans. (Mixture may form lumps.)

Stir pecan mixture into custard; break apart pecan lumps.

Pour into freezer can of a 5-quart hand-turned or electric
freezer. Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
Let ripen at least 1 hour.

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