Butter Pecan Sauce For Ice Cream Recipe

Indulge in this ridiculously easy, gooey, and rich butter pecan sauce! Perfect for drizzling over your favorite ice cream, pound cake, or even waffles. This 6-minute recipe creates a decadent topping that will elevate your dessert game to the next level. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 6 mins
Calories 438.2 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Butter Pecan Sauce For Ice Cream

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How to Make Butter Pecan Sauce For Ice Cream

  1. In a medium-heavy saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour until well combined.
  2. Gradually whisk in 1 cup heavy cream until the mixture is completely smooth and lump-free.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, whisking constantly to prevent sticking and burning.
  4. Continue to cook and stir for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter until it is completely melted and incorporated into the sauce.
  6. Gently fold in 1/2 cup pecan halves.
  7. Serve the warm butter pecan sauce immediately over your favorite ice cream or dessert.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

160g

Fat

64g

Carbs

15g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Butter Pecan Sauce For Ice Cream?

Butter Pecan Sauce For Ice Cream takes about 11 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 6 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Butter Pecan Sauce For Ice Cream?

Butter Pecan Sauce For Ice Cream has approximately 438.2 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 44 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Butter Pecan Sauce For Ice Cream?

The key ingredients for Butter Pecan Sauce For Ice Cream are Brown Sugar, Sugar, Cornstarch, Whipping Cream, Butter, Pecans. See the full list with measurements above.

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