Peanut Crunch Ice Cream Topping
Transform your favorite dessert into a textural masterpiece with this irresistible Peanut Crunch Ice Cream Topping! This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, creating a caramelized blend of roasted peanuts, buttery toffee, and a hint of sea salt for the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The golden crunch is made by simmering sugar, butter, and light corn syrup until bubbling and fragrant, then coating the peanuts in this luscious caramel mixture. As it cools, the brittle-like topping hardens into an addictive treat, ready to be broken into bite-sized shards that can be sprinkled generously over creamy scoops of ice cream. Ideal for adding a nutty crunch to sundaes or even snacking on its own, this topping is a must-try for peanut lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 cup roasted peanuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, unsalted butter, and light corn syrup over medium heat.
Stir constantly with a heat-resistant spatula until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture begins to bubble.
Continue cooking for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture turns a light golden caramel color.
Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the roasted peanuts, vanilla extract, and sea salt, making sure the peanuts are evenly coated.
Pour the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, spreading it out into an even layer.
Allow the peanut crunch to cool and harden completely at room temperature, about 30 minutes.
Once hardened, break the peanut crunch into smaller pieces using your hands or a knife.
Store the peanut crunch in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Sprinkle over ice cream as a delicious topping!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2063 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.7 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.7 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 602 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 251.0 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 234.8 g | ||
| Protein | 41.2 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1078 mg | 23% | |
*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.
