Vegan Butter Pecan Ice Cream

ByHannah Peterson

Vegan Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Rich, creamy, and completely dairy-free — a southern classic made vegan!

If you love buttery, nutty ice cream, this Vegan Butter Pecan Ice Cream will steal your heart. Made with a silky coconut or cashew base, toasted pecans, and a hint of caramel-like flavor, it’s indulgent and nostalgic — without a drop of dairy. 🌿✨

💚 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Luxuriously creamy with no ice crystals
  • Dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free
  • Easy to make with or without an ice cream maker
  • Perfect balance of sweetness and buttery nuttiness

🥥 Ingredients

For the Ice Cream Base:

  • 1 ½ cups raw cashews, soaked 4–6 hours (or use 1 can full-fat coconut milk for a nut-free version)
  • 1 cup plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy)
  • ¾ cup coconut cream
  • ½ cup maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil or vegan butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp sea salt

For the Pecans:

  • ¾ cup pecans, chopped
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Toast the pecans:
    Heat a small pan over medium heat. Add vegan butter, brown sugar, and pecans. Toast for 3–4 minutes until caramelized and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  2. Blend the ice cream base:
    Drain the soaked cashews. In a blender, combine cashews (or coconut milk), plant milk, coconut cream, maple syrup, melted vegan butter, vanilla, and salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Chill:
    Pour the mixture into a container and chill for at least 2 hours (this step helps it churn better).
  4. Churn or freeze:
    • With an ice cream maker: Churn the mixture according to manufacturer instructions. Add toasted pecans in the last 5 minutes.
    • Without an ice cream maker: Pour into a loaf pan, fold in pecans, and freeze for 4–6 hours, stirring every 30–45 minutes until creamy.
  5. Serve:
    Scoop into bowls or cones, sprinkle with extra pecans, and enjoy that melt-in-your-mouth buttery flavor!

🍯 Tips & Variations

  • Add a swirl of vegan caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
  • Use toasted walnuts or almonds for a different nutty twist.
  • Want a lighter version? Use oat milk and skip the coconut cream.

Creamy, crunchy, and full of rich, buttery flavor — this Vegan Butter Pecan Ice Cream is pure bliss in every bite. 🍨🌿

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