Caramel Ice Cream Sauce
Elevate your dessert game with this luscious homemade Caramel Ice Cream Sauce, a rich and indulgent topping that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and buttery flavors. Made with just five simple ingredients—granulated sugar, unsalted butter, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a touch of salt—this silky, amber-colored sauce is ready in just 15 minutes, start to finish. With its smooth, velvety texture and deep caramel notes, it’s the perfect complement to a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle over warm apple pie, or even a decadent dip for fresh fruit. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or indulging in a quiet treat, this easy caramel sauce adds a touch of gourmet magic to any dessert. It stores beautifully in the fridge, ensuring you’ll always have a batch of this irresistible caramel goodness on hand for your next sweet craving! Keywords: homemade caramel sauce, ice cream topping, rich caramel dessert recipe.
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Ingredients
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 85 grams unsalted butter
- 120 ml heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the granulated sugar and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a heat-resistant spatula or wooden spoon.
Step 2
As the sugar begins to melt, it will clump together before turning into a smooth, amber-colored liquid. Continue stirring to ensure the sugar melts evenly and does not burn.
Step 3
Once the sugar has completely melted and achieved a deep amber color, carefully add the unsalted butter. The mixture will bubble vigorously, so exercise caution.
Step 4
Whisk the butter into the melted sugar until it is completely combined and smooth.
Step 5
Slowly pour the heavy cream into the saucepan while continuing to whisk. Be careful, as the mixture will bubble up again. Whisk until fully incorporated.
Step 6
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Adjust the salt to taste if desired.
Step 7
Allow the caramel sauce to cool slightly before serving. As it cools, it will thicken to a silky, pourable consistency.
Step 8
Store any leftover caramel in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Reheat gently before use.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (409.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1793.2 |
| Total Fat 112.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 66.5g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 308.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 191.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 200.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 200.5g | |
| Protein 0.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 18.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 27.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories