Caramel Ice Cream Sauce
Elevate your dessert game with this luscious homemade Caramel Ice Cream Sauce, a rich and indulgent topping that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and buttery flavors. Made with just five simple ingredients—granulated sugar, unsalted butter, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a touch of salt—this silky, amber-colored sauce is ready in just 15 minutes, start to finish. With its smooth, velvety texture and deep caramel notes, it’s the perfect complement to a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle over warm apple pie, or even a decadent dip for fresh fruit. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or indulging in a quiet treat, this easy caramel sauce adds a touch of gourmet magic to any dessert. It stores beautifully in the fridge, ensuring you’ll always have a batch of this irresistible caramel goodness on hand for your next sweet craving! Keywords: homemade caramel sauce, ice cream topping, rich caramel dessert recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 85 grams unsalted butter
- 120 ml heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the granulated sugar and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a heat-resistant spatula or wooden spoon.
As the sugar begins to melt, it will clump together before turning into a smooth, amber-colored liquid. Continue stirring to ensure the sugar melts evenly and does not burn.
Once the sugar has completely melted and achieved a deep amber color, carefully add the unsalted butter. The mixture will bubble vigorously, so exercise caution.
Whisk the butter into the melted sugar until it is completely combined and smooth.
Slowly pour the heavy cream into the saucepan while continuing to whisk. Be careful, as the mixture will bubble up again. Whisk until fully incorporated.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Adjust the salt to taste if desired.
Allow the caramel sauce to cool slightly before serving. As it cools, it will thicken to a silky, pourable consistency.
Store any leftover caramel in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Reheat gently before use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1793 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.9 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.5 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 308 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 192 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.5 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 27 mg | 1% | |
*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.
