Best 5 Caramel Peanut Fantasy Recipes

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Caramel Peanut Fantasy is a decadent dessert that combines the sweetness of caramel with the salty crunch of peanuts. This delightful dish is perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations. With a few simple ingredients and a bit of time, you can create this extraordinary dessert that will tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARAMEL PEANUT FANTASY



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Packed with peanuts and gooey with caramel, this do-ahead treat is one sweet dream of a dessert to serve company. With an easy cookie crust and scrumptious candy bar layers, it goes together quickly-and will disappear just as fast! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 60 wafers)
1/3 cup butter, melted
20 caramels
15 miniature Snickers candy bars
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
2 cups salted peanuts, chopped
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Additional chopped salted peanuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a heavy saucepan, combine the caramels, candy bars, caramel topping and 1/4 cup cream; cook and stir over low heat until smooth and blended. Remove from the heat; stir in peanuts. Spread over crust. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and remaining cream; stir until smooth. Spread over caramel layer. If desired, sprinkle with additional peanuts. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Fat 30g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

PEANUT CARAMEL CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 4h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup milk
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup peanut butter
10 caramel squares (recommended: Kraft brand)
1 1/2 tablespoons whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
1 can caramel icing
Chocolate Ganache, recipe follows
Peanuts, to garnish
1 package almond bark or chocolate
1/2 pint whipping cream
1 tablespoon white corn syrup (recommended: Karo brand)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease and flour 2 (8-inch) round cake pans. Sift together dry ingredients including flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the shortening, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Beat mixture until smooth then add the peanut butter. In a microwave safe bowl, melt the caramel squares with whipping cream for about 1 minute. Add the caramel mixture to the batter and mix well. Pour the batter evenly into the pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto on a wire rack until completely cool.
  • Sprinkle chopped peanuts in between the layers and place on a freezer safe plate. Ice cake with caramel icing. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Place the cake back onto the wire rack with a cookie sheet underneath to catch the ganache. Pour the ganache over cake the cake, coating completely and allow to dry before placing on a serving plate. Garnish as desired while ganache is still wet.
  • Melt almond bark or chocolate in a double boiler. Heat whipping cream in microwave for 45 seconds. Pour whipping cream and corn syrup into melted almond bark or chocolate until completely mixed.

BANANA, CARAMEL, MILK CHOCOLATE, AND PEANUT CRUNCH FANTASY



Banana, Caramel, Milk Chocolate, and Peanut Crunch Fantasy image

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 to 2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons
2 tablespoons
1 cup partially frozen diced banana
1/4 cup Milk Chocolate and Peanut Crunch
1/2 cup vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients in a blender and mix by using the on/off pulse function until the ingredients are mostly blended. Continue mixing, gradually increasing the speed, until the mixture is smooth. Pour the smoothie into a glass and garnish with a Turtle on a Skewer (see Great Garnishes), if desired.From SINFUL SMOOTHIES: more than 130 dessert smoothies & other indulgences. Copyright © 2004 Donna Pliner Rodnitzky. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

PEANUT BUTTER FANTASY FUDGE



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Kraft® marshmallow creme is the secret ingredient. It's whipped and light. Along with the peanut butter it makes this traditional favorite extra fancy and so easy! (Our family has been making this recipe for peanut butter fantasy fudge around Christmas for as long as I can remember. It's a great gift to friends and acquaintances! We all absolutely love it! Hope you will too!)

Provided by NICATIE

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Fudge Recipes     Peanut Butter

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups white sugar, divided
¾ cup margarine, divided
⅔ cup evaporated milk, divided
6 ounces semisweet chocolate pieces
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme (such as Kraft Jet-Puffed), divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
½ cup creamy peanut butter

Steps:

  • Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, 6 tablespoons margarine, and 1/3 cup evaporated milk in a heavy 1 1/2-quart saucepan; bring to full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Continue boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching, for 4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; stir in chocolate pieces until melted. Add 1/2 jar of marshmallow creme and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat until well blended. Pour into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Repeat process with remaining ingredients, substituting peanut butter for chocolate pieces. Spread over chocolate layer.
  • Let cool at room temperature until set; cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 104.4 mg, Sugar 33.6 g

CARAMEL PEANUT FUDGE



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This is a dessert that is just to die for! It will be a great hit at any bake sales, picnics, or just for you! Anyone ought to love it.

Provided by SKETCHETTE

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Peanut Dessert Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 96

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup milk chocolate chips
¼ cup butterscotch chips
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup evaporated milk
1 ½ cups marshmallow creme
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups chopped salted peanuts
1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
¼ cup heavy cream
1 cup milk chocolate chips
¼ cup butterscotch chips
¼ cup creamy peanut butter

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 9x13 inch dish.
  • For the bottom layer: Combine 1 cup milk chocolate chips, 1/4 cup butterscotch chips and 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir until melted and smooth. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Refrigerate until set.
  • For the filling: In a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil, and let boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in marshmallow creme, 1/4 cup peanut butter and vanilla. Fold in peanuts. Spread over bottom layer, return to refrigerator until set.
  • For the caramel: Combine caramels and cream in a medium saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir until melted and smooth. Spread over filling. Chill until set.
  • For the top layer: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 1 cup milk chocolate chips, 1/4 cup butterscotch chips, and 1/4 cup peanut butter. Cook and stir until melted and smooth. Spread over caramel layer. Chill 1 hour before cutting into 1 inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 49.7 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

Tips:

  • Use good quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your caramel peanut fantasy.
  • Don't overcook the caramel. This will make it hard and chewy. Cook it until it reaches a deep amber color.
  • Be careful when working with hot caramel. It can easily burn you.
  • Let the caramel cool slightly before adding the peanuts and chocolate chips. This will prevent them from melting completely.
  • Serve the caramel peanut fantasy immediately. It is best when it is warm and gooey.

Conclusion:

The caramel peanut fantasy is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So go ahead and give it a try today!

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