Mexican Caramel Sundaes
Indulge in the luscious flavor of *Mexican Caramel Sundaes*, a decadent dessert that combines the rich, buttery sweetness of homemade caramel sauce with the warm spice of cinnamon. This recipe elevates the classic sundae by layering vanilla ice cream with silky caramel infused with vanilla and a hint of salt for balance, delivering a tantalizing blend of sweet and savory notes. Creamy whipped topping and crunchy pecans add texture and depth, while the optional cinnamon stick garnish makes for an elegant presentation. Perfect for a quick yet impressive dessert, these sundaes come together in just 20 minutes, making them ideal for special occasions or everyday indulgence. Keywords: Mexican caramel, cinnamon caramel sauce, gourmet ice cream sundae recipe, quick dessert ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons kosher salt
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 4 sticks cinnamon stick (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the granulated sugar and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula, until it melts into a golden-brown liquid. This should take about 5 to 7 minutes. Be careful not to burn the sugar.
Once the sugar is fully melted, carefully stir in the unsalted butter, one tablespoon at a time. The mixture will bubble up aggressively, so proceed with caution.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream while continuing to stir. Be cautious as it may bubble up again. Stir until the caramel is smooth and fully combined, about 2 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and kosher salt.
Let the caramel sauce cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
To assemble the sundaes, scoop 1 cup of vanilla ice cream into each serving bowl or glass.
Drizzle the warm Mexican caramel sauce generously over each serving of ice cream.
Sprinkle chopped pecans over the caramel.
Add a dollop of whipped cream on top of each sundae.
If desired, garnish with a cinnamon stick for an elegant touch before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3594 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 232.8 g | 298% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.6 g | 608% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 628 mg | 209% | |
| Sodium | 638 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 348.6 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 312.2 g | ||
| Protein | 23.8 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 806 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1339 mg | 28% | |
*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.
