Cherry Pecan Nice Cream
I’ve always been an ice cream fan, in a bowl with sauce. Cones and stuff are optional for me. And while that won’t change, sometimes you do wince a little at the sugar and other stuff in the standard ice cream. Plus it is easy to make without an ice cream maker.
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That’s where ‘nice’ cream comes along! In particular, this recipe for Cherry Pecan Nice Cream. Let’s dive into what it is and why you might want to make it.
Why is it called nice cream?
The idea of nice cream recipes is that they are much the same as ice cream but contains less sugar or additives than most store-bought products. Some recipes are even made without milk or dairy products (although not this one) which makes them great if you have lactose intolerance.
Can you use other types of milk?
Whole milk was used to create this recipe. However, you can use your choice of milk, cream, or non-dairy alternatives, such as almond milk or coconut milk instead. (Plant-based alternatives will affect the flavour, however). For richer results, add a splash of heavy cream while blending.
What you need to make Cherry Pecan Nice Cream
- 4 large ripe bananas, sliced into chunks and frozen
- 1-2 Tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup whole milk (see notes above)
- 1 cup frozen dark cherries, rinsed briefly under warm water and chopped
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
- Additional chopped pecans, for garnish
Kitchen equipment
- Powerful blender (suitable for frozen fruit)
- Large glass bowl
How to make the recipe
STEP 1: Place the frozen bananas or banana chunks, honey, vanilla extract, and salt into a high-powered blender. Add milk and blend on high until smooth, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Note: If more liquid is necessary, add additional milk or cream, one tablespoon at a time, while blending until smooth.
STEP 2: Pour the mixture into a large bowl and fold in the chopped cherries and pecans. Spoon into individual serving bowls and serve immediately topped with some chopped pecans (or place in the freezer until firm).
Recipe tips
For best results, use frozen cherries for this recipe.
From start to finish, this recipe can be ready to serve within 10 minutes with a consistency similar to soft-serve ice cream. However, if you prefer a firmer texture, pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and place it in the freezer until it reaches the desired consistency.
Cherry Pecan Nice Cream
This pecan cherry nice cream is a healthy and tasty alternative to ice cream and there's no ice cream maker required to make it
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe bananas, sliced into chunks and frozen
- 1-2 Tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup whole milk (see notes above)
- 1 cup frozen dark cherries, rinsed briefly under warm water and chopped
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
- Additional chopped pecans, for garnish
Instructions
1. STEP 1: Place the frozen bananas or banana chunks, honey, vanilla extract, and salt into a high-powered blender. Add milk and blend on high until smooth, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Note: If more liquid is necessary, add additional milk or cream, one tablespoon at a time, while blending until smooth.
2. STEP 2: Pour the mixture into a large bowl and fold in the chopped cherries and pecans. Spoon into individual serving bowls and serve immediately topped with some chopped pecans (or place in the freezer until firm).
Notes
For best results, use frozen cherries for this recipe.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
3Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 634Total Fat: 41gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 34gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 217mgCarbohydrates: 70gFiber: 11gSugar: 44gProtein: 9g
