Maple Walnut Ice Cream Sauce
Indulge your sweet tooth with this irresistible Maple Walnut Ice Cream Sauce, a decadent topping made with pure maple syrup and buttery toasted walnuts. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, blending rich, creamy flavors with a subtle hint of vanilla for the ultimate dessert enhancer. Perfectly balanced with a touch of salt, this luscious sauce is designed to elevate any scoop of ice cream into a gourmet experience. Whether you're entertaining guests or treating yourself, this versatile and elegant syrup pairs beautifully with a variety of frozen desserts. Don't forget to save any leftovers—they reheat beautifully!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Walnut halves or pieces
Instructions
Toast the walnuts: Heat a small skillet over medium heat and add the walnut halves or pieces. Toast them for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the maple syrup and unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the butter has melted completely and the mixture begins to simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the toasted walnuts.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving over ice cream. Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat gently before serving if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.7 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.0 g | 165% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 142 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 55 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.1 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 146.6 g | ||
| Protein | 10.2 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 206 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 770 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.
