Butter Pecan Mousse Recipes

BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM

Steps:

• In a small skillet over medium heat, cook pecans in butter until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring constantly, about 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Whisk eggs in a mixing bowl; set aside. Combine brown sugar and half and half in a saucepan and mix well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; remove from heat. Gradually pour hot mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly. Return custard to saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture coats the back of a spoon (see Editor's Note). Remove from heat and stir in cream, vanilla, and pecans.
• Pour into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturers' directions.

BUTTER PECAN MOUSSE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*.
• Combine pecans and butter; spread on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 5 minutes or until lightly toasted; cool.
• Finely chop; set aside.
• Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
• Add sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla, mixing well.
• Stir in toasted pecans; gently fold in whipped cream.
• Spoon into serving dishes.
• Chill until ready to serve.
• Garnish with additional pecans if desired.