Maple Pecan Ice Cream Recipe (No-Churn, Creamy & Quick)

Creamy and sweet with a pleasant bit of crunch, this No-Churn Maple Pecan Ice Cream highlights the deep, warm flavor of real maple syrup.

I always choose real maple syrup when cooking or baking. It costs a bit more than imitation syrups, but the flavor is worth it. Maple harvesting season inspired this easy no-churn ice cream — a simple, maple-forward dessert that’s perfect any time you want a comforting treat.

Maple syrup works wonderfully in both sweet and savory dishes, but for me it’s a must in desserts: maple fudge, maple bars, and of course maple ice cream. The syrup adds a rich, caramel-like sweetness that pairs beautifully with toasted pecans.

Ingredients

The full printable recipe card with measurements and instructions is at the bottom of the post.

• Whipping cream
• Sweetened condensed milk
• Maple syrup
• Pecans
• Maple syrup candies (optional)

How to Make No-Churn Maple Pecan Ice Cream

• Step One: Beat the whipping cream on medium speed for about 4 minutes, or until soft peaks begin to form. Lower the mixer speed and add the sweetened condensed milk; beat until combined.
• Step Two: Fold in the maple syrup, chopped pecans and chopped maple candies if using.
• Step Three: Transfer the mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 8 hours, or until firm.

This recipe is incredibly straightforward. The hardest part is waiting for the ice cream to freeze solid — but the wait is rewarded with a smooth, creamy texture and genuine maple flavor. I used pure maple syrup, toasted chopped pecans and a handful of chopped maple candies for extra crunch. The candies are optional and can be omitted if you prefer.

The base for no-churn ice creams like this one is always the same two ingredients: whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk. From there, you can customize the flavor by adding syrups, nuts, candies, fruit or chocolate.

The final result is a rich, velvety ice cream with a lovely maple sweetness. The pecans and candies contribute a satisfying crunch and texture contrast that brightens each bite. My family loved it — big bowls disappeared fast.

Maple Recipes

• Maple Pecan Danish Bake
• Maple Syrup Cheesecake
• Maple Syrup Bars
• Maple Pecan Squares
• Maple Coffee Milkshake
• Maple Walnut Ice Cream
• Maple Almond Popcorn

If you enjoy homemade ice cream, try other flavors like Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream, Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream or Blueberry Pie Ice Cream. These no-churn bases let you get creative with mix-ins and toppings.