Peanut Butter Crunch Ice Cream Topping Recipe

Elevate your ice cream game with this ridiculously easy Peanut Butter Crunch Topping! Warm, gooey peanut butter goodness, studded with crunchy peanuts – it's the perfect complement to French vanilla or chocolate ice cream. Two delicious serving suggestions: 1) Scoop your favorite ice cream, drizzle with hot fudge, and top with this amazing crunch. 2) Keep it simple and elegant with a scoop of chocolate ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, and this incredible peanut butter topping. Prepare to be obsessed!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Calories 1406.5 kcal
Protein 52g
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Ingredients for Peanut Butter Crunch Ice Cream Topping

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How to Make Peanut Butter Crunch Ice Cream Topping

  1. Melt 1/4 cup (57g) of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir in 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar until softened and combined.
  3. Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup (60ml) of milk, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  4. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup (120g) creamy peanut butter until completely smooth and incorporated.
  6. Add 1/4 cup (30g) chopped peanuts and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  7. Stir until the topping is smooth and well combined.
  8. Serve immediately over your favorite ice cream while warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

614g

Fat

148g

Carbs

54g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Peanut Butter Crunch Ice Cream Topping?

Peanut Butter Crunch Ice Cream Topping takes about 13 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 8 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Peanut Butter Crunch Ice Cream Topping?

Peanut Butter Crunch Ice Cream Topping has approximately 1406.5 calories per serving, with about 52 g protein, 54 g carbohydrates and 120 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Peanut Butter Crunch Ice Cream Topping?

The key ingredients for Peanut Butter Crunch Ice Cream Topping are Butter, Brown Sugar, Whole Milk, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Vanilla. See the full list with measurements above.

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