Crunchy Ice Cream Topping Recipe
American · Condiment · 10 min total
A quick and easy homemade topping that adds a sweet, buttery crunch to any ice cream. Perfect for sundaes or as a sprinkle-on treat.
5
min prep
min prep
5
min cook
min cook
8
servings
servings
180
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved and bubbling.
- Stir in oats, nuts, vanilla, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until oats are golden and mixture is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool completely. Break into small pieces.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Sprinkle over ice cream before serving.
Tips
- For extra crunch, toast the oats and nuts in a dry skillet before adding to the butter mixture.
- Can be made gluten-free by using certified gluten-free oats.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a spiced version.
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