Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Pear Caramel Ice Cream Sundaes, a delightful dessert that combines the refreshing sweetness of pears, the richness of caramel, and the velvety smoothness of ice cream. This delectable treat features a simple yet elegant trio of components: caramelized pears, homemade caramel sauce, and your favorite ice cream, all artfully arranged in a parfait glass or sundae dish. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aroma, this dessert is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.
In this article, we'll provide you with two irresistible recipes: one for the caramelized pears and one for the luscious caramel sauce. We'll guide you through each step of the process, ensuring that you create a dessert that is not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, these recipes are easy to follow and can be tailored to your preferences.
So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will culminate in a delightful and unforgettable dessert experience.
ICE CREAM SUNDAE WITH HOMEMADE CARAMEL SAUCE
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.
ASIAN PEAR CARAMEL SUNDAES
Asian pears, sometimes known as apple-pears, are incredibly juicy, sweet and crunchy. They're one of my favorite fruits to eat and to cook with, whether in a savory dish or a dessert. This recipe uses a pear to make a delicious fruit caramel to spoon over ice cream for a fruity sundae that's a perfect end to a meal.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the sugar in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until it has melted and begins to bubble, 1 to 2 minutes. Continue cooking until it turns light amber in color, 1 to 2 minutes longer, making sure to watch very closely to prevent burning. Immediately add the butter and cream and whisk until combined (it will bubble and boil, but just keep whisking!).
- Add the diced Asian pear to the caramel and cook until the pear is al dente, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the vanilla and salt and serve over your favorite ice cream with a dollop of whipped cream.
PECAN CARAMEL ICE CREAM
This recipe is one that my cousin made up using her mother's basic recipe when we were teenagers. It tastes like pecan pie with ice cream. It became one of the family's favorites. Nowadays we use our stand mixer's nice attachment, the ice cream bowl - or on-the-counter ice cream makers - and it still comes out great. I mix this up of a morning or the night before I plan to make it. One reason for this was the longer it sets, the better the flavors blend into cream mixture, making a much better flavored ice cream and a faster freeze time.
Provided by rlt11_NMC
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 6h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place caramel ice cream topping into a microwave-safe container and heat in microwave until slightly warmed and softened, 10 to 30 seconds.
- Whisk caramel topping, milk, sweetened condensed milk, instant vanilla pudding mix, vanilla extract and salt in a large mixing bowl until pudding mix has dissolved and batter is smooth.
- Cover bowl and chill batter thoroughly, at least 6 hours to overnight.
- Pour chilled batter into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions; stir pecans into soft ice cream at end of freezing time.
- Serve soft if desired. If a harder ice cream is preferred, pack pecan ice cream into a lidded container and freeze to desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 12.8 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 284.9 mg, Sugar 20.9 g
PEAR-CARAMEL ICE CREAM SUNDAES
Categories Blender Ice Cream Machine Dairy Fruit Dessert Frozen Dessert Pear Brandy Winter Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For Ice Cream:
- Melt butter in heavy 10-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Add sugar and cook until sugar melts (mixture will be grainy for first 10 to 12 minutes) and turns deep amber, stirring occasionally and pressing on sugar lumps to break up, about 20 minutes. Add pears (caramel will bubble and harden). Increase heat to medium-high and boil until liquid thickens and pears are very tender, breaking up large pieces of caramel and stirring occasionally, about 14 minutes. Transfer mixture to blender.
- Beat yolks to blend in medium bowl. Bring cream to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Gradually whisk hot cream into yolks. Return cream mixture to same saucepan. Stir over low heat until custard thickens slightly and leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across, about 2 minutes; do not boil. Immediately add to pear mixture in blender. Add brandy if desired. Blend until smooth. Cover custard and refrigerate until well chilled.
- Process custard in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Freeze ice cream until firm. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Keep frozen.)
- For Pears:
- Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add sugar and cook until sugar turns deep amber, stirring occasionally and breaking up sugar lumps, about 20 minutes. Add pears and sauté until tender but not mushy and caramel thickens slightly, about 9 minutes.
- Arrange 6 pear slices decoratively on each of 6 plates or in shallow bowls. Scoop ice cream atop pears. Drizzle with caramel syrup from skillet and serve.
Tips:
- Use ripe pears: For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy pears. This will help to ensure that your ice cream is sweet and flavorful.
- Don't overcook the pears: When cooking the pears for the caramel, be careful not to overcook them. Overcooked pears will be mushy and bland.
- Let the caramel cool completely: Before adding the caramel to the ice cream, let it cool completely. This will help to prevent the ice cream from melting.
- Use a good quality ice cream: For the best results, use a good quality ice cream. This will help to ensure that your sundaes are rich and creamy.
- Add your favorite toppings: Feel free to add your favorite toppings to your sundaes. Some popular options include whipped cream, chocolate sauce, nuts, and sprinkles.
Conclusion:
Pear caramel ice cream sundaes are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these sundaes a try.
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