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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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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Once the sugar has completely melted, add the butter. The mixture will bubble vigorously; stir until the butter is fully incorporated.
Step 4
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, continuing to stir. The mixture will bubble again; stir until smooth.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt.
Step 6
Remove about half of the sauce from the pan and set it aside in a heatproof bowl.
Step 7
Back in the pan, add the toasted pecans to the remaining sauce and stir to coat them evenly. Cook for 1-2 more minutes.
Step 8
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.
Step 9
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
| Serving size | (486.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2302.0 |
| Total Fat 163.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 60.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 21.6g | |
| Cholesterol 252.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1211.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 214.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 204.5g | |
| Protein 9.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 83.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 431.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories