Southern Praline Ice Cream Sauce
Indulge in the rich, buttery decadence of Southern Praline Ice Cream Sauce, a delightful topping that transforms any dessert into a show-stopping masterpiece. This luscious sauce combines the deep caramel flavors of melted brown sugar and heavy cream with the warm nuttiness of toasted pecans, all enhanced by a touch of pure vanilla and a pinch of kosher salt. Ready in just 15 minutes, this homemade praline sauce is silky smooth and bursting with Southern charm. Perfect for drizzling over creamy vanilla ice cream, fluffy pancakes, or even warm brownies, this versatile recipe is a must-have for sweet lovers. Store leftovers for a quick, luxurious dessert upgrade any day of the week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.75 cup pecan halves, toasted and chopped
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Stir in the light brown sugar and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves, about 2-3 minutes.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, whisking continuously to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low.
Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until it thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and kosher salt.
Fold in the toasted and chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
Let the praline sauce cool slightly before serving. It will thicken further as it cools.
Serve warm over ice cream, pancakes, or your dessert of choice. Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat gently before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2558 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 188.0 g | 241% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.4 g | 407% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 364 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 285 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 212.5 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 203.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 197 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 612 mg | 13% | |
*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.
