Espresso Caramel Ice Cream Sauce

Nov 1, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Espresso Caramel Ice Cream Sauce: espresso caramel ice cream sauce poured glossy and dripping over scoops of vanilla ice…

Espresso Caramel Ice Cream Sauce: a smooth caramel sauce for ice cream. Makes 2 cups in about 27 minutes.

Prep 12 min

Cook 15 min

Total 27 min

Servings 16

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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1.0 cup (200.0 g)granulated sugar
3 ½ tbsp (55.0 ml)water
¾ cup (200.0 ml)heavy cream, warm
3.0 tbsp (45.0 g)unsalted butter
1.0 pinch (1.0 g)fine salt
1 ½ tbsp (7.0 g)instant espresso powder

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Instructions

Warm the cream separately until barely steaming. Have a deep, heavy-bottomed pan and heatproof spoon ready.
Combine sugar and water in the pan, heat without stirring until dissolved, then boil until a deep golden-amber color develops (about 340–350°F / 171–177°C).
Remove from heat. Very slowly whisk in warm cream in small additions: the syrup will foam and steam aggressively.
Stir in butter, salt and all additional measured flavorings until the sauce is smooth; cool briefly.
Serve slightly warm over ice cream. Cool leftovers promptly, cover and refrigerate.
Reheat gently over low heat with stirring; do not reboil the finished creamy caramel.

Tips

Caramel syrup is much hotter than boiling water; use a deep pan and keep hands back while adding cream.
Color is as important as temperature: dark amber yields stronger caramel without burning.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make espresso caramel ice cream sauce?

Plan on 12 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 2 cups (16 servings of 2 tablespoons).

How should I store espresso caramel ice cream sauce?

Refrigerate up to 5 days; gently rewarm as needed.

Can I make espresso caramel ice cream sauce ahead?

Yes. Refrigerate up to 5 days; gently rewarm as needed.

Espresso Caramel Ice Cream Sauce: a smooth caramel sauce for ice cream. Makes 2 cups in about 27 minutes.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 16 servings this recipe makes.

112 Calories / serving

6.7g Fat

13.2g Carbs

0.4g Protein

12.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (16 servings): ~1792 cal · 107g fat · 211g carbs · 6g protein · 205g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.