Mexican Caramel Sundaes Recipes

CARAMEL PECAN SUNDAES

Steps:

• For the caramel, mix 1/3 cup water and the sugar in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook, without stirring, over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat to medium and boil uncovered until the sugar turns a warm chestnut brown (about 350 degrees on a candy thermometer), 5 to 7 minutes, gently swirling the pan to stir the mixture. Be careful; the mixture is extremely hot! Watch the mixture constantly at the end, as it will go from caramel to burnt very quickly. Turn off the heat. Stand back to avoid splattering and slowly add the cream and vanilla. The cream will bubble violently and the caramel will solidify; don't worry. Simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until the caramel dissolves and the sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature, at least 4 hours. It will thicken as it sits. To assemble the sundaes, place one scoop of vanilla ice cream and one scoop of butter pecan ice cream in each dish and sprinkle with toasted pecans. Drizzle with caramel sauce and serve extra sauce on the side.

MEXICAN SUNDAE

Steps:

• Put the chocolate pieces and whipping cream in a pan.
• Keep over a low flame.
• Stir constantly, until the chocolate melts and is mixed with the cream.
• Once melted, remove from heat.
• Keep aside to cool.
• Peel the bananas and cut into four crosswise long pieces.
• Put one slice per bowl with a scoop of coffee or vanilla ice cream and sprinkle roasted almonds on top.
• Lastly, pour chocolate sauce over each bowl.
• Serve chilled.