Caramel Crunch Ice Cream Topping
Indulge your sweet tooth with this irresistible Caramel Crunch Ice Cream Topping, a luxurious blend of buttery homemade caramel and delightful toffee bits that add a satisfyingly crispy texture. In just 25 minutes, you can create this rich and velvety sauce, perfect for drizzling over your favorite ice cream, brownies, or even pancakes. The creamy base, crafted with heavy cream and vanilla, strikes the perfect balance of sweetness, while a pinch of sea salt takes it to the next level with a sophisticated sweet-and-salty flair. Whether served warm to pool decadently over scoops of ice cream or saved for later as a ready-made dessert upgrade, this caramel topping is a game-changer that will elevate your dessert game to new heights.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 60 grams unsalted butter
- 120 milliliters heavy cream
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 100 grams toffee bits
- to taste optional sea salt flakes
Instructions
In a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the granulated sugar over medium heat.
Stir the sugar constantly with a heat-resistant spatula or wooden spoon as it melts and turns a golden amber color. Be patient and ensure it doesn’t burn.
Once the sugar is completely melted and smooth, carefully add the unsalted butter. The mixture will bubble vigorously, so stir cautiously until the butter is fully incorporated.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring. The caramel will bubble up again—continue stirring until you have a smooth and creamy consistency.
Add a pinch of salt and the vanilla extract, stirring to combine. Let the caramel simmer on low heat for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Allow the caramel sauce to cool for about 5 minutes before stirring in the toffee bits.
If desired, sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt flakes for a sweet and salty twist.
Serve warm over your favorite ice cream or store in a jar in the refrigerator for up to one week. Warm slightly before serving if stored.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2144 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.1 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.7 g | 354% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 286 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 775 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 267.2 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 260.5 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 88 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
