Salted Caramel Sundae

A salted caramel sundae is a decadent and delicious dessert that combines the rich, buttery flavor of caramel with a touch of sea salt for a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating a mouthwatering salted caramel sundae at home:

Ingredients:

• Vanilla ice cream
• Caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• Sea salt (preferably flaky sea salt)
• Whipped cream
• Chopped nuts (optional)
• Chocolate shavings or chips (optional)
• Maraschino cherry (optional)
• Waffle cone pieces (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Caramel Sauce (if making homemade):
   • Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into pieces), 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon sea salt
   • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar until it turns into a deep amber color, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
   • Add the butter and stir until fully melted.
   • Slowly pour in the heavy cream while continuing to stir. The mixture will bubble vigorously.
   • Allow the caramel to boil for a minute, then remove from heat and stir in the sea salt.
   • Let the caramel sauce cool slightly before using it in your sundae.
2. Assemble the Sundae:
   • Scoop generous portions of vanilla ice cream into a bowl or sundae glass.
   • Drizzle warm caramel sauce over the ice cream. If using store-bought caramel sauce, heat it slightly in the microwave to make it easier to drizzle.
   • Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the caramel sauce for that signature salted caramel flavor.
3. Add Toppings:
   • Top the sundae with a dollop of whipped cream.
   • Add chopped nuts for a crunchy texture.
   • Sprinkle chocolate shavings or chips for extra decadence.
   • Place a maraschino cherry on top if desired.
   • For an additional crunchy element, add pieces of waffle cone around the sundae.
4. Serve:
   • Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect blend of creamy, salty, and sweet flavors.

Tips:

• For an extra touch, you can also drizzle some chocolate sauce along with the caramel sauce.
• Make sure to use high-quality sea salt to enhance the flavor without being too overpowering.