Ice Cream Balls with Pecans and Caramel Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate combination of creamy, crunchy, and decadent with these Ice Cream Balls with Pecans and Caramel Sauce. This dessert recipe transforms simple vanilla ice cream into a gourmet treat by coating it in finely chopped pecans for a delightful nutty crunch. Paired with a luxuriously rich homemade caramel sauce—crafted with butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, and a hint of sea salt—this dish is the perfect balance of sweet and salty. With a quick prep time and elegant presentation, it's a showstopper dessert ideal for dinner parties or special occasions. Serve these pecan-crusted delights with an extra drizzle of warm caramel sauce, and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 scoops Vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup Pecans, finely chopped
- 1 cup Caramel sauce
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
Instructions
Place the scoops of vanilla ice cream on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze them for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Spread the finely chopped pecans on a plate. Roll each ice cream scoop in the chopped pecans until they are fully coated. Place the coated scoops back on the baking sheet and return them to the freezer while preparing the sauce.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and whisk until the sugar dissolves completely.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Let the mixture come to a gentle boil and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt. Let the caramel sauce cool for a few minutes.
To serve, place each pecan-coated ice cream ball on a dessert plate. Drizzle warm caramel sauce generously over the top.
Optional: Garnish with additional chopped pecans or a small pinch of sea salt for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1038 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.2 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.2 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 131 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 499 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.0 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 112.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 193 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 452 mg | 10% | |
*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.
