Imagine transforming an ordinary scoop of ice cream into a decadent, restaurant-worthy dessert with just a few simple ingredients and minutes of your time. This luxurious toffee ice cream topping is a game-changer that will elevate your dessert experience from mundane to magical, promising a rich, buttery, and indulgent sauce that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 5 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and a medium-sized saucepan. Ensure you have a whisk and heat-resistant spatula ready.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and add brown sugar and heavy cream. Stir continuously to prevent sugar from burning.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, whisking constantly to help sugar completely dissolve into the cream.
- Continue cooking and stirring for approximately 3-4 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth and starts to thicken slightly.
- Remove the pan from heat and immediately stir in vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to incorporate.
- Gently fold in toffee bits, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
- Allow the topping to cool for 5-10 minutes, during which it will continue to thicken naturally.
- Transfer the toffee sauce to a clean glass jar or serving container. The sauce can be served warm or at room temperature over ice cream.
- Store any unused portion in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat gently before serving.
Tips
- • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent burning and ensure even heat distribution • Whisk continuously to create a smooth, lump-free sauce • Watch the heat carefully - medium heat is crucial to prevent scorching • For extra depth of flavor, consider using dark brown sugar • Let the sauce cool slightly before adding toffee bits to prevent them from melting completely • If the sauce becomes too thick, gently reheat with a splash of cream • For a gourmet touch, sprinkle additional toffee bits on top when serving • This topping pairs beautifully with vanilla, chocolate, and caramel ice creams
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 55mg
