Praline Ice Cream Sauce
Transform your desserts into pure indulgence with this heavenly Praline Ice Cream Sauce, a decadent topping that combines the rich flavors of buttery caramel and toasted pecans. Made with simple pantry staples like granulated sugar, unsalted butter, and heavy cream, this luscious sauce is elevated by the nutty crunch of pecans and a hint of sea salt for that perfect sweet-salty balance. Whether spooned over vanilla ice cream, drizzled on warm brownies, or swirled into pound cake, this quick and easy sauce—ready in just 25 minutes—adds instant gourmet flair to any treat. Impress your family or guests with this versatile dessert topper that stores beautifully for up to a week, making it a delightful go-to for elevating homemade sweets.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 60 grams unsalted butter
- 120 milliliters heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 100 grams pecans
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Toast the pecans: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat, let them cool slightly, and chop coarsely. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat the granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula. The sugar will clump and then melt into a golden-brown liquid. Be careful not to burn it.
Once the sugar has completely melted, add the butter. The mixture will bubble vigorously; stir until the butter is fully incorporated.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, continuing to stir. The mixture will bubble again; stir until smooth.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt.
Remove about half of the sauce from the pan and set it aside in a heatproof bowl.
Back in the pan, add the toasted pecans to the remaining sauce and stir to coat them evenly. Cook for 1-2 more minutes.
Remove the pan from heat and allow the praline sauce to cool slightly before serving. Combine with the reserved caramel sauce for added texture, or serve separately.
Drizzle the praline ice cream sauce over your favorite ice cream, cake, or dessert. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2302 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.4 g | 209% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.2 g | 301% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 253 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 1211 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 214.4 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 204.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 432 mg | 9% | |
*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.
