Paletas de Nuez

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the pecans, heavy cream, milk, sugar, and salt in a heavy pot and bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. 2
   Remove from the heat, add the vanilla, cover, and let sit for 30 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove 1 cup of the mixture, puree in a blender, then return to the pot and stir to combine.
4. 4
   Chill over an ice bath, stirring until cool.
5. 5
   Refrigerate until completely cooled.
6. 6
   Divide the mixture among ice pop molds or wax-lined paper cups and freeze until beginning to set, 3 to 4 hours.
7. 7
   Insert the sticks.
8. 8
   Let freeze for at least 3 hours more, and then unmold as directed or peel off the paper cups.