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Caramel and Chocolate Crunch Sundae

Caramel and Chocolate Crunch Sundae

Homemade ice cream takes this sundae to the next level. A rich custard base yields creamy vanilla ice cream, which is then topped with a luxurious salted caramel sauce and salty-sweet chocolate pretzels.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • Ice Cream: 2.25 cups heavy cream 2 cups whole milk, 6 egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Sauce: 1 cup sugar 1 stick (8 tbsp) butter (cubed), 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 tsp sea salt
  • Topping: Chocolate-covered pretzels crushed

Equipment

  • Ice cream maker
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Make custard: whisk yolks/sugar, add hot milk/cream, cook until thick. Chill and churn.
  2. Make sauce: melt sugar to amber color, whisk in butter, removal from heat.
  3. Whisk cream, vanilla, and salt into the caramel. Cool.
  4. Scoop ice cream into bowls.
  5. Top with warm caramel sauce and crushed chocolate pretzels.

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