Pralines 'n' Cream

By cnash

This classic dessert sauce makes a decadently sweet topping for your favorite ice cream.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon(s) butter (no substitutions)
• 1/2 cup(s) light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup(s) heavy (whipping) cream
• 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup(s) pecans, toasted and chopped
• Vanilla and/or coffee ice cream, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter on medium. Stir in sugar, cream, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.

Heat to boiling on medium-high, stirring occasionally. Boil 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and pecans. Cool slightly. Serve with ice cream.

Sauce can be made up to 1 week ahead and kept in refrigerator in airtight container. If refrigerated, microwave on high 1 minutes, stir, and cool slightly before serving.