Quick No-Churn Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Toasted Pecans

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Smooth, creamy vanilla bean ice cream made without an ice cream maker and studded with crunchy toasted pecans for added texture. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla bean paste into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 5 min Serves 8 American cuisine 290 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Once melted and foaming, add 1 cup roughly chopped pecans and toast for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whip 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Gently fold in 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk and 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste into the whipped cream until fully incorporated and smooth.
  4. Step 4: Fold in the cooled toasted pecans evenly into the ice cream base.
  5. Step 5: Transfer the mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
  6. Step 6: Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm enough to scoop.
  7. Step 7: Serve scoops topped with extra toasted pecans if desired.

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