Jul 14 2026
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Kentucky Pecan Pie Recipe

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Time2h
Serves8

Liquid nitrogen bourbon caramel ice cream

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Ingredients

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For the Pecan Pie

For the Bourbon Caramel Ice Cream

Method

For the Pecan Pie

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pie Crust

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan. Prick the bottom with a fork and bake for about 10 minutes until slightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the Filling

    In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the corn syrup, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until well combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl, then gradually add the butter mixture to the eggs, whisking constantly.

  3. 3

    Assemble and Bake the Pie

    Stir in the pecan halves into the filling mixture and pour into the pre-baked pie crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden. Let cool before serving.

For the Bourbon Caramel Ice Cream

  1. 4

    Make the Ice Cream Base

    In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks, then gradually add a small amount of the warm mixture to temper the yolks. Pour the tempered yolks back into the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

  2. 5

    Chill the Base

    Remove from heat and strain the mixture into a bowl. Stir in the vanilla extract and bourbon. Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled.

  3. 6

    Churn with Liquid Nitrogen

    Once chilled, pour the mixture into a mixing bowl. Using liquid nitrogen, pour it slowly into the bowl while stirring continuously until the ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency. Serve immediately or transfer to a container and freeze until firm.

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