Butterscotch Ice Cream Topping Recipe

Elevate your ice cream sundaes with this easy, homemade butterscotch topping! Rich, buttery, and intensely flavorful, this 10-minute recipe is the perfect finishing touch for your favorite frozen dessert. Get ready for butterscotch bliss!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 330.9 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Butterscotch Ice Cream Topping

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How to Make Butterscotch Ice Cream Topping

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup (60ml) milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, for another 3-5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens slightly and comes to a gentle simmer. It should coat the back of a spoon.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before pouring over your ice cream.
  5. Store leftover topping in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

202g

Fat

8g

Carbs

26g