Coffee Ice Cream with Toasted Pecans and a Caramel Swirl

Ingredients:
– 2 cups heavy cream
– 1 cup whole milk
– 3/4 cup sugar
– 1 tablespoon instant coffee or espresso powder
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
– 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Directions:
1. Start by grabbing a medium bowl and whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, instant coffee, and vanilla extract until the sugar is completely dissolved. This step creates the base of your ice cream, and trust me, it’s going to be so creamy and rich!
2. Now, pour this luscious mixture into your ice cream maker and churn it according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Just a few moments of patience, and you’ll witness the magic of ice cream happen right before your eyes!
3. As you approach the end of the churning process, it’s time to add those toasted pecans. They are going to add a wonderful crunch that pairs beautifully with the smoothness of the ice cream.
4. Here comes the fun part—take that creamy delight and transfer it to a container. Swirl in the sumptuous caramel sauce, making sure those beautiful ribbons of caramel run throughout the ice cream!
5. Finally, cover the container and pop it into the freezer until it’s firm, which should take about 4 hours. Once it’s ready, scoop it out, and treat yourself to a delightful bowl of coffee ice cream!