Rich As Croesus Praline Ice Cream Dessert Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Southern dessert! A symphony of creamy vanilla ice cream, crunchy pecans, and rich homemade pralines and caramel will transport you to the heart of the South. This family recipe, passed down from a true Southern belle, is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy night in, this easy-to-make dessert requires minimal effort for maximum flavor. Get ready to experience pure Southern bliss!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 320 mins
Calories 1016.4 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Rich As Croesus Praline Ice Cream Dessert

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How to Make Rich As Croesus Praline Ice Cream Dessert

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup light corn syrup, ½ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 245°F (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup pecan halves and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pour onto a buttered baking sheet and let cool completely.
  3. Once cool, break the praline into small pieces.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup Smucker's caramel sauce (or your preferred brand) and 2 tablespoons heavy cream until smooth.
  5. Layer 2 cups Breyer's vanilla ice cream (or your preferred brand) in a freezer-safe dish. Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the ice cream.
  6. Sprinkle half of the praline pieces over the caramel layer.
  7. Repeat layers with the remaining ice cream, caramel sauce, and pralines.
  8. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 5-6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the dessert to properly freeze and the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

175g

Fat

126g

Carbs

47g