Moonshine & Corn Syrup Custard with Pecans Ice Cream

Ingredients (18)

• 2 2/3 cups whole milk
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) cream cheese, softened
• 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup moonshine or white whiskey
• 2/3 cup toasted salted pecan halves
• 1/2 cup Corn Syrup Custard (ingredients below)
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• Corn Syrup Custard
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar or honey
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• Pinch of fine sea salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup salted toasted pecan halves (optional)