Today I’ve joined up with a bunch of fabulous bloggers to have an ice cream social in preparation for Labor Day Weekend. After you read about this yummy creation, scroll to the bottom to see what everyone else is serving up, like our toffee ice cream sauce!
Plus I’m guest posting a favorite cookie and a tender memory from growing up and how my mom helped me feel better about myself on Is This Really My Life

Chocolate caramel ice cream sauce just got way better with crunchy little toffee bits. I have always been a texture person. I love to have a little crunch in things. It just tastes better to me. This sauce is super silky and those little nuggets of toffee add the perfect little something.

We had these ice cream sundaes to celebrate the first day of school for our little 6 year old. No one told me that 1st grade was going to be harder than kindergarten.

I actually didn’t even think that kindergarten was that bad anyway. Maybe because I was so used to Preschool, or because it’s only 3 hours every day and I would have her home for lunch. I did hold strong and I didn’t cry, but it was honestly so hard to let her go. I felt like I was sending her out into the big scary world and I had so many worries. Would the other kids be nice? Would her teacher take care of her and teach her the things she needed to know? Would she choose the right and be a good example to those around her? Would she struggle with the school work? And what if she had to sit alone at lunch or had no one to play with at recess? I know, I seem a bit too worried, but kids can be so mean and school can be hard on kids sometimes.

Thankfully I didn’t need to worry, and she did fantastic, made new friends and loved her teacher. Now I just hope it continues. I will say I am looking forward to not having kindergarten homework. I swear it has to be the worst because it’s all about the parent sitting there and trying to think on their terms. It was definitely a bit much at times.

This ice cream party was a little celebration for making it through the first day and it felt so good to forget work, cleaning etc and just have fun together celebrating a new year and what a blessing it is to be able to send our children to a good school every year.

There’s just a hint of chocolate in the caramel sauce and though you could totally add more, I like it as mainly a caramel sauce with toffee. And don’t worry, your secret is safe with me if you decide to crack open the fridge and just sluuuuurrrrpp spoonful after spoonful. 😉

What do you do that’s special on the first day of school?

How Long Will Ice Cream Keep?

Ice cream will be at its freshest up to 2 months from purchase.

It is still good to eat up to 4 months in the freezer.

It helps increase shelf life if it is kept it in an airtight container so that ice crystals do not form.

Are Corn Syrup and Karo Syrup The Same?

Karo syrup and corn syrup are the same thing.

They can be used interchangeably.

What Can You Use Instead Of Evaporated Milk?

You can make your own evaporated milk if you don’t have any.

To produce 1 cup of evaporated milk, simmer 2 1/4 cups of regular milk down until it becomes 1 cup.

Evaporated milk can be replaced with regular milk, giving your recipe a lighter flavor.

You can substitute evaporated milk with cream or half and half.

Evaporated milk can be replaced with non-dairy alternatives such as soy, rice, nut, oat, flax, hemp, quinoa and coconut milk.

Toffee Ice Cream Sauce-Chocolate Caramel Crunch

Toffee Ice Cream Sauce-Chocolate Caramel Crunch

3.34 from 3 votes
Servings: 14
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Description

Chocolate caramel ice cream sauce just got way better with crunchy little toffee bits.

Ingredients 

  • 1/4 Cup Butter, unsalted
  • 2 Tablespoons Flour
  • 1 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 3/4 Cup Corn Syrup, Light
  • 1/2 Cup Evaporated Milk
  • 1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips
  • 1 Cup Toffee Bits, Heath, found by the chocolate chips or use 4 candy bars, crushed

Instructions

  • In a medium sauce pan heat the butter over medium heat.
  • As soon as it is melted completely add the flour and quickly whisk to combine.
  • Add the brown sugar and corn syrup and stir until smooth.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil and then reduce to low and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the evaporated milk, slowly drizzling and stirring until everything is well combined and smooth.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips and toffee, stirring until the chocolate is melted.
  • Serve immediately over your favorite ice cream.

Notes

refrigerate left overs, in a jar with a lid

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 1gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 76mgPotassium: 113mgFiber: 1gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 322IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg
Author: Sweet Basil
Course: 50+ Homemade Condiment Recipes

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