Best 3 Butter Crunch Topping Recipes

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Butter crunch topping is a sweet and crunchy topping that is perfect for adding a little extra flavor and texture to your favorite desserts. It can be used on cakes, pies, cookies, and ice cream. The main ingredients in butter crunch topping are butter, sugar, and nuts. It's then baked in the oven until the mixture turns golden brown and bubbly. Butter crunch can be made with different types of nuts, such as pecans, almonds, or walnuts. It can also be flavored with different extracts, such as vanilla or almond. If you are looking for a simple and delicious way to add a little something extra to your desserts, then butter crunch is the perfect topping for you.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTER-CRUNCH TOPPING



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"It's nice to keep this crisp, golden mixture on hand to top pudding or pie filling over ice cream," reports field editor Ellen Benninger of Greenville, Pennsylvania. "I got this handy dessert idea from a neighbor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts
Vanilla ice cream
Warmed apple pie filling

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add coconut and nuts. Spread in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Cool. Store in the refrigerator. Top ice cream with apple pie filling; sprinkle with topping.

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PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH (ICE CREAM TOPPING)



Peanut Butter Crunch (Ice Cream Topping) image

My two favorite ways to eat this......French vanilla ice cream, topped with Hot Fudge sauce and then this, OR a rich chocolate ice cream topped only with this and whipped cream!! The yield is a guess here as who has time to measure when the ice cream awaits?!!

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Dessert

Time 8m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar, packed
1 1/4 cups whole milk
3/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until it softens. Slowly add milk and stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Bring to a boil and cook until mixture reduces and thickens.
  • Add peanut butter and mix thoroughly.
  • Add peanuts and vanilla.
  • Continue stirring until smooth.
  • Serve warm over ice cream.

BUTTER CRUNCH TOPPING



Butter Crunch Topping image

A tasty make-ahead topping for coffee cakes, muffins, quick breads or mix it with ice cream and serve with butterscotch sauce. Sprinkle one cup over apple or other fruit crisp filling before baking. My favorite version is with pecans or a combination of nuts and coconut. Originally from a 1971 Betty Crocker recipe card.

Provided by foodtvfan

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup flour
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped or 1/2 cup coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Grease a 9x13x2 inch baking pan.
  • Spread ingredients in baking pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes, stir with spoon.
  • Cool.
  • Store in a covered container in refrigerator.

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: Cold butter is easier to grate and will help the topping stay crisp.
  • Grate the butter coarsely: Coarsely grated butter will create larger pieces of topping that will stay crunchy.
  • Use a combination of sugars: Using a combination of white and brown sugar will give the topping a more complex flavor.
  • Add a little bit of salt: Salt helps to balance out the sweetness of the topping.
  • Toast the nuts: Toasting the nuts will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Use a variety of nuts: Using a variety of nuts will give the topping a more interesting texture and flavor.
  • Don't overmix the topping: Overmixing the topping will make it tough.
  • Bake the topping until it is golden brown: Baking the topping until it is golden brown will help it to stay crispy.

Conclusion:

Butter crunch topping is a delicious and versatile topping that can be used on a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. With a little bit of planning, you can make butter crunch topping at home and enjoy it on your favorite desserts.

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