Caramel Macchiato Pecan Ice Cream reminds you of fall, but will keep you cool in the sweltering heat!

If you follow me on Instagram then you know that I am in love with coffee! I usually drink way too much on a daily basis. Hmmm, is there really such a thing as too much coffee? Nah. Basically my bloodstream is made up of coffee instead of blood!  

I really do love the taste of coffee, and I am always trying to look for ways to add it to what I am cooking. Red eye gravy anyone? And Coffee rubbed meat is always delicious!

However, my absolute favorite way to enjoy coffee, other than in a cup, is in ice cream form.

Who doesn't love a creamy frozen treat that tastes like coffee? It's one of the best things that was ever invented. I'd love to hug the person that decided ice cream should be coffee flavored!

It has made my life much more enjoyable when it's one hundred plus degrees outside. 

This Caramel Macchiato Pecan Ice Cream reminds me of one of my favorite times of the year, fall. Caramel has always been a fall flavor to me, I don't know if it's the color or what, but nothing beats it! Well, not until you add pecans and coffee to it.

I love the iced coffees from International Delight! The Mocha will always have a special place in my heart, because the first iced coffee drink that I ever tried, just so happen to be an iced mocha.

It's the perfect iced coffee drink to sip on, on these less than pleasant muggy afternoons while you're reading the newest Harry Potter book! <--- Is that just me?! Ok, The Mocha will pair perfectly with your favorite book! And the Caramel Macchiato is perfect in my Caramel Macchiato Pecan Ice Cream! 

What ingredients do you need to make Caramel Macchiato Pecan Ice Cream?

• heavy whipping cream
• caramel macchiato iced coffee
• condensed milk
• roasted pecans
• candied pecans

How do you make Caramel Macchiato Pecan Ice Cream?

1. Pour two cups of heavy whipping cream and 2 cups International Delight Caramel Macchiato Iced Coffee into a large bowl.
2. Using a handheld mixer, beat for 5 minutes or until it's nice and frothy. Pour in your condensed milk, and stir.
3. Pour into an ice cream maker, and let it run for about 20 minutes. Toss in your candied and roasted pecans.

How do I make ice cream without an ice cream maker?

No ice cream maker? No problem! Simply pour into a freezer safe container, toss in your pecans, give it a keep little stir, and freeze for 6 hours, or until firm.

How do you make candied pecans?

You can buy store bought for this recipe, but you can also make your own, very easily. Here's what you'll need:

• 3 cups pecans - or other nuts raw, not toasted
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg white
• 1 tablespoon water

Here's what you do:

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix together the sugars and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. Whisk together the egg white and water until very frothy. Set aside.
4. Place nuts into a large bowl and toss with the frothy egg white mixture, until thoroughly coated.
5. Pour in the sugar cinnamon mixture and toss until thoroughly coated.
6. Place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets.
7. Bake for 30 minutes. Tossing halfway through.
8. Allow to cool, and store in an airtight container

Here are some other yummy ice cream recipes that I think you'll like:

• Blueberry Ice Cream
• Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
• Double Berry Ice Cream
• Rainbow Sherbert