CARAMEL-POPCORN HOT-FUDGE SUNDAES

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Caramel-Popcorn Hot-Fudge Sundaes image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 3h

Yield Makes 10 sundaes

Number Of Ingredients 19

Nonstick cooking spray
1 tablespoon safflower or coconut oil
1/3 cup popcorn kernels
1 cup salted cocktail peanuts
2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 1/2 cups packed light-brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon coarse salt
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup light corn syrup
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of coarse salt

Steps:

  • Caramel popcorn: Coat 2 rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add popcorn and cover. Cook, shaking pot frequently, until corn has finished popping. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in peanuts.
  • Heat butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted, 5 minutes. Continue to cook until mixture reaches 290 degrees on a candy thermometer, then remove from heat and quickly stir in vanilla and baking soda, making sure soda is dissolved fully. Drizzle half of caramel over popcorn mixture; pour remainder onto one baking sheet and let cool. Quickly toss popcorn to coat, then transfer to other baking sheet; let cool completely. Break caramel popcorn into bits. Popcorn can be stored in a resealable plastic bag at room temperature up to 5 days.
  • Caramel-chunk ice cream: Finely chop sheet of cooled caramel. Working in 2 batches, soften ice cream with an electric mixer on medium speed. Beat half of chopped caramel into each batch until thoroughly combined. Freeze until firm, 2 hours.
  • Hot-fudge sauce: Heat brown sugar and cocoa in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, whisking to combine. Add cream and corn syrup and whisk until smooth. Cook, whisking occasionally, until mixture thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Stir in chocolate, butter, vanilla, and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until chocolate and butter are melted and sauce is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool slightly. Sauce can be stored in refrigerator up to 5 days; reheat over low heat before serving.
  • To serve, layer ice cream in glasses with warm hot fudge and caramel popcorn.

Ohondah Victoria
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This was a great recipe for a quick and easy dessert. The caramel popcorn was delicious and the hot fudge sauce was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Ram Kaphle
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This recipe was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the caramel popcorn and the hot fudge sauce. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


GEMING NAIM
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I was so excited to try this recipe, but it was a major disappointment. The caramel popcorn was stale and the fudge sauce was grainy. I ended up throwing the whole thing away.


Sohib Jutt
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This was the best caramel popcorn hot fudge sundae I've ever had! The popcorn was perfectly popped and the fudge sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Tobias Fuchs
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This recipe was a little too complicated for me. I had trouble making the caramel popcorn, and the fudge sauce was too thick. I think I'll stick to simpler recipes in the future.


Mohammed Ismail
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my popcorn turned out burnt and my fudge sauce was too runny. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Moheez Ahmad
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my boyfriend and he loved it. The popcorn was crispy and the fudge sauce was rich and creamy. We will definitely be making this again.


barakatullah Amiri
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The caramel popcorn was a bit too sweet for my taste, and the hot fudge sauce was a little thin. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


glenn rawson
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This was a fun and easy recipe to make. The kids loved helping me pop the popcorn and make the hot fudge sauce. The sundaes were a big hit at our party.


Mohmmed Mohmmed5555
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The hot fudge sauce is rich and creamy, and the popcorn adds a nice crunch. I also like to add some chopped nuts or sprinkles for an extra touch of flavor.


Rukai Rowdy
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This was a delicious and easy dessert! I made it for my family and they loved it. The caramel popcorn was the perfect topping.