Chocolate Almond Ice Cream Topping
Elevate your dessert game with this decadent Chocolate Almond Ice Cream Topping, a perfect blend of rich, velvety chocolate and the satisfying crunch of toasted almonds. Made with semi-sweet chocolate chips, luscious heavy cream, and a hint of sea salt, this quick and easy recipe adds an indulgent touch to your favorite scoop of ice cream in just 20 minutes. The toasted almonds bring a nutty depth of flavor and delightful texture, while pure vanilla extract enhances the overall sweetness. Drizzle this warm and silky topping over any frozen treat for an instant dessert upgrade, or store it in the fridge for a week of dessert bliss. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quiet night in, this chocolate almond topping is guaranteed to impress every sweet tooth!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup whole almonds
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Toast the almonds: Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the whole almonds and toast them, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes or until they are golden and fragrant. Remove the almonds from the skillet and let them cool slightly. Roughly chop the almonds into small pieces and set aside.
Melt the chocolate: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, heavy cream, and unsalted butter. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, about 5 minutes.
Add sweetness and flavor: Stir in the granulated sugar and sea salt until dissolved. Once smooth, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Incorporate the almonds: Gently fold the chopped toasted almonds into the chocolate mixture until evenly distributed.
Cool slightly: Let the topping cool for about 5 minutes to thicken slightly before serving. It should still be pourable but not too runny.
Serve: Drizzle the chocolate almond topping over your favorite ice cream. For extra flair, sprinkle a few more chopped almonds on top. Store leftover topping in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week and reheat gently before use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1905 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.9 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.5 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 623 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.7 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.5 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 120.2 g | ||
| Protein | 33.5 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 285 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 752 mg | 16% | |
*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.
