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Homemade Waffle Cup Sundae
This homemade waffle cup sundae recipe sports a brown butter waffle cup base, butter pecan ice cream, and homemade caramel sauce. It's a show-stopping dessert!
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 25m⏳ Prep: 10 min📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●spatula
- ●pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
For the waffle cup: In a small saucepan, brown the butter by melting it over medium heat, then letting it cook and bubble for an additional 3 to ⏱️ 5 minutes or until the foam and butter underneath is golden brown. Transfer it to a small heatproof bowl and swirl it a few times to help stop the browning. Let it cool to room temperature, about ⏱️ 15 minutes.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, egg whites, and sugar until pale and fluffy, 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes. Add the browned butter, heavy cream, vanilla, flour, cinnamon, and salt, and whisk until smooth.
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3
Preheat a waffle cone maker (at least 6 inches across). Spray both sides of the waffle cone maker with nonstick cooking spray and add 2 ½ tablespoons of batter before closing. Cook the waffle until golden brown, about 2 ½ minutes. Gently lift the waffle with a small offset spatula and drape over the bottom of an overturned glass. Allow the waffle to cool until it is cool enough to handle but still warm, about ⏱️ 15 seconds. Gently press the edges of the waffle toward the sides of the glass, letting it gather and fold to create a ruffled edge. Hold the waffle cup in this shape as it sets for about ⏱️ 15 seconds. Once the waffle cup has set, transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
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4
For the caramel: In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, 2 tablespoons of water, and corn syrup, and bring to a boil over medium-low heat. After about ⏱️ 7 minutes, the mixture will begin to turn golden. Swirl the pan over the heat to continue the browning until the mixture is deep golden brown and fragrant. Remove from the heat and slowly pour in the heavy cream, whisking carefully as the mixture bubbles. Whisk in the cold butter, vanilla, and salt. Allow to cool for at least ⏱️ 15 minutes before serving.
5
For the sundae: Using an ice cream scoop, serve each sundae with 2 to 3 scoops of ice cream in a waffle cup. Top with warm caramel sauce, pecans, flaky sea salt, a cherry, and whipped cream, if you like. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts
calories
611 Calories
fat Content
31 g
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
50 g
sodium Content
537 mg
protein Content
9 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
86 mg
carbohydrate Content
78 g
saturated Fat Content
15 g
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