Best 11 Caramel Ice Cream Sauce Recipes

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Caramel ice cream sauce is a delectable topping that can transform a simple scoop of ice cream into a gourmet dessert. Its luscious, buttery flavor and rich, golden-brown hue make it a favorite among ice cream lovers. Whether you prefer a classic caramel sauce or one with a twist, this versatile sauce can be customized to suit your taste. Caramel ice cream sauce is surprisingly easy to make at home, requiring just a few basic ingredients and some simple steps. With a little patience and attention to detail, you can create a caramel sauce that is smooth, flavorful, and the perfect complement to your favorite ice cream.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL ICE CREAM SAUCE



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In Reno, Nevada, Julee Wall berg stirs up this delightful dessert sauce on the stovetop. With its smooth texture and yummy taste from brown sugar, it's terrific drizzled over ice cream.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield about 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ice cream

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the cream, water and corn syrup until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. , Stir in butter and vanilla until butter is melted. Serve warm or cold over ice cream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 2g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

ORANGE CARAMEL ICE CREAM SAUCE



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We added a touch of orange extract to a creamy caramel sauce to make a rich homemade ice cream topping. Or try it as a dip for fruit or cookies. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
Ice cream or dessert of choice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook and stir brown sugar and cream over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil; cook until mixture is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in milk and orange extract. Cover and refrigerate. , Just before serving, warm over low heat. Serve with ice cream or dessert of choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ICE CREAM SUNDAE WITH HOMEMADE CARAMEL SAUCE



Ice Cream Sundae with Homemade Caramel Sauce image

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 quart coffee ice cream, softened
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts
Cookies 'n' Cream Crumbs, for sprinkling, recipe follows
Caramel Sauce, for drizzling, recipe follows
Whipped cream, for topping
1 package (36 cookies) chocolate sandwich cookies, such as Oreos
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pats
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Spoon two large scoops of ice cream into each of four dessert bowls. Divide the chopped peanuts between the bowls; then sprinkle each with some cookie crumbs, drizzle with some caramel sauce, and top with a dollop of whipped cream. Serve.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Add the sandwich cookies to a food processor and pulse to coarse crumbs. Spread the crumbs out evenly on a baking sheet and drizzle with the melted butter. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool completely. Use crumbs as an ice cream topping, for crunch.
  • Combine the brown sugar, butter, cream and salt in a medium saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the mixture is smooth and saucy, about 5 minutes.

MOCHA ICE CREAM SUNDAES WITH COFFEE-CARAMEL SAUCE



Mocha Ice Cream Sundaes with Coffee-Caramel Sauce image

Categories     Coffee     Milk/Cream     Chocolate     Dessert     Raspberry     Summer     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pint vanilla ice cream
1 pint coffee ice cream
1 pint chocolate ice cream
1 cup fresh raspberries
Coffee-Caramel Sauce
1 cup chilled whipping cream, beaten to peaks
1 tablespoon finely ground roasted coffee beans

Steps:

  • Arrange 1 scoop of each ice cream in each of 6 stemmed glasses. Sprinkle raspberries over ice cream. Pour about 3 tablespoons warm Coffee-Caramel Sauce over ice cream in each glass. Top with whipped cream. Sprinkle with ground coffee beans.

PASTRY CRISPS WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM AND ORANGE CARAMEL SAUCE



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Categories     Liqueur     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Orange     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 sheet (1/2 pound) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 navel orange
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface roll out the puff pastry 1/8 inch thick and cut out as many 6-inch squares as desired, reserving any remaining dough, covered and chilled, for another use. (Extra squares, baked, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for several days). Transfer the squares to an ungreased baking sheet, bake them in the upper third of a preheated 425°F. oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are crisp and golden, and let them cool on a rack.
  • While the pastry is baking, remove the zest from half of the orange with a vegetable peeler and chop it. With a serrated knife cut away the remaining zest and the pith from the orange, discarding them, and cut the sections free from the membranes, discarding the membranes. In a heavy skillet cook the sugar over moderate heat, undisturbed, until it begins to melt and continue cooking the sugar, swirling the skillet, until it is a golden caramel. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the water carefully with the chopped zest. Simmer the sugar mixture, stirring, until the caramel is dissolved, add the Grand Marnier, and boil the mixture until it is reduced to about 1/4 cup. Strain the sauce into a bowl and let it cool until it is warm.
  • Put a pastry square on each of 2-dessert plates, top each pastry with a scoop of the ice cream and some of the orange sections, and drizzle each serving with some of the sauce.

CARAMEL ICE CREAM SAUCE



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This can be served warm or cold over ice cream and it's wonderful. I like to add a couple of tablespoonfuls of toasted pecans now and then.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine brown sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan, stir in the cream, water and cornsyrup until smooth.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened; remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla until butter is melted.
  • Serve hot or cold over ice cream; refrigerate leftovers.

MAPLE CARAMEL SAUCE FOR ICE CREAM SERVED AT 2013 OBAMA INAUGURAL



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Sauce served for the dessert course of Hudson Valley Apple Pie and Sour Cream Ice Cream served on January 20, 2013 at the luncheon following the second Obama Inauguration

Provided by carrie sheridan

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 Cup, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 ounces butter
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup maple syrup, dark amber

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add brown sugar and salt.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Adjust heat to medium and boil 2 minutes longer.
  • Add maple syrup and boil again for about another 2-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce is thick, smooth and coats a metal spoon.
  • Remove from heat and keep warm for serving over Sour Cream Ice Cream.

PUMPKIN PIE ICE CREAM WITH SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE



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Truthfully, I want those cozy flavors of Thanksgiving throughout the year. This ice cream has just the right balance of spices, and no matter when you make it, you'll find yourself surrounded in the warmth and love that pumpkin pie has to offer. -Angie Stewart, Memphis, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 1-1/2 quarts ice cream and 1-1/4 cups sauce.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large egg yolks
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks and brown sugar until blended; stir in heavy cream. Cook over low heat until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and a thermometer reads at least 160°, stirring constantly. Do not allow to boil. Remove from heat immediately., Quickly transfer to a large bowl; place bowl in a pan of ice water. Stir gently and occasionally for 2 minutes. Stir in half-and-half, pumpkin, pie spice, vanilla and salt. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate several hours or overnight., Fill cylinder of ice cream maker no more than two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. (Refrigerate any remaining mixture until ready to freeze.) Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze until firm, 2-4 hours. , For caramel sauce, in a large heavy saucepan, spread sugar; cook, without stirring, over medium-low heat until it begins to melt. Gently drag melted sugar to center of pan so sugar melts evenly. Cook, without stirring, until melted sugar turns a medium-dark amber, 5-10 minutes. Immediately remove from heat, then slowly stir in cream, butter, salt and almond extract. Serve with ice cream. Refrigerate leftover sauce; keep leftover ice cream frozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 29g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

FIVE SPICE PUMPKIN WITH TAHITIAN VANILLA ICE CREAM AND CARAMEL SAUCE



Five Spice Pumpkin with Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce image

Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     dessert

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ready made 9-inch graham cracker pie shell
1 pound can pumpkin puree
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons 5-spice powder
Pinch of salt
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
1 quart highest quality vanilla ice cream, like Haagen Daz
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, slowly whisk together everything. Pour into shell and bake for 12 to 15 minutes then turn the oven down to 350 degrees and bake an additional 45 to 50 minutes or until a tester comes cleanly out of the middle of the pie. Cool on a rack. At the same time, melt sugar and water on a low flame until brown. Whisk in the cream, be careful, will boil and set aside. Zig-zag the caramel sauce on a plate and top with slice of pie and scoop of ice cream.
  • PLATING All dishes served family style.

GRILLED BANANAS WITH ICE CREAM AND BOURBON-CARAMEL SAUCE



GRILLED BANANAS WITH ICE CREAM AND BOURBON-CARAMEL SAUCE image

Categories     Dessert

Yield 20 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 CUPs (packed) dark brown sugar
3 CUPs heavy whipping cream
6 TBSPs (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
3 TBSPs honey
3 vanilla beans, halved lengthwise
3 TBSPs bourbon
10 large bananas, unpeeled
2 QUARTs vanilla ice cream
chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • Combine brown sugar, cream, butter, and honey in heavy large saucepan. Scrape in vanilla seeds; add beans. Stir mixture over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and boil gently until sauce coats spoon thickly and is reduced to 3 2/3 cups, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Mix in bourbon. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Cut unpeeled bananas in half lengthwise. Arrange, cut side up, on baking sheet. Brush cut sides with caramel sauce. Place bananas, still cut side up, on grill rack. Close barbecue; grill until peels are slightly charred and fruit is tender and beginning to come away from peel, about 4 minutes. Place 1 banana half, cut side up, on each plate. Top each with ice cream, warm caramel sauce, and pecans.

BAKED APPLES WITH CARAMEL SAUCE AND ICE CREAM - NUWAVE RECIPE - (4/5)



Baked Apples with Caramel Sauce and Ice cream - NuWave Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by SweetyBakes

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 honey crisp or favorite apple, cut in half, seeds removed.
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 jar of ready made caramel sauce
8 scoops of vanilla ice cream
Whip cream optional

Steps:

  • Place apple halves on a 4 inch rack. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Bake on power level HI for 4-6 minutes, let cool for 5 minutes. Place the apples on ice cream and top with caramel sauce and whip cream. Enjoy! Tips: If you remove skins, top with sugar and cinnamon and bake for 12-14 minutes on power level HI on a 1 inch rack. Mash apples for a great chunky applesauce.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cream. Fresh cream will give your sauce a richer, more flavorful taste. If you don't have fresh cream, you can use half-and-half, but the sauce may not be as thick and creamy.
  • Don't overcook the sauce. The sauce should be cooked until it has thickened and turned a light golden brown color. If you overcook the sauce, it will become too thick and grainy.
  • Let the sauce cool slightly before serving. This will allow the sauce to thicken even more and will make it easier to drizzle over your favorite desserts.
  • Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Caramel ice cream sauce is a delicious and versatile topping that can be used on a variety of desserts. It's easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. So next time you're looking for a special treat, try making your own caramel ice cream sauce. You won't be disappointed!

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