Ginger Cashews Ice Cream Crunch: a crunchy candy topping for ice cream. Makes 3 cups in about 1 hour.
Ginger Cashews Ice Cream Crunch
Ingredients
Scales easily; larger batches take a few extra minutes to cook down.
- 1 ¾ cups (210.0 g)chopped cashews
- ¾ cup (145.0 g)granulated sugar
- 3.0 tbsp (45.0 ml)water
- ¼ tsp (2.0 g)fine sea salt
- 1 ¼ tsp (3.0 g)ground ginger
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Instructions
- Prepare a parchment-lined metal baking tray and a heatproof spatula; preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Spread the measured chopped cashews on a baking sheet and toast 8–12 minutes until aromatic. Transfer to a heat-safe bowl.
- Heat sugar with water in a heavy pan until dissolved; boil undisturbed to amber, approximately 340–350°F (171–177°C).
- Remove syrup from heat and immediately stir in all toasted pieces, salt and any additional listed flavors; coat quickly.
- Spread the hot coated pieces thinly on parchment without touching the syrup. Cool completely until hard and crisp.
- Break into bite-size crunchy clusters and sprinkle over frozen desserts. Store only when completely cool and dry.
Tips
- Do not touch molten sugar with bare hands: serious burns can occur.
- Humidity softens brittle; airtight storage is more effective than refrigeration.
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make ginger cashews ice cream crunch?
Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, plus 25 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 3 cups (24 servings of 2 tablespoons).
How should I store ginger cashews ice cream crunch?
Airtight in a dry place for about 7 days; discard if sticky/off.
Can I make ginger cashews ice cream crunch ahead?
Yes. Airtight in a dry place for about 7 days; discard if sticky/off.
Is this recipe vegan?
Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.
Whole recipe (24 servings): ~1728 cal · 94g fat · 209g carbs · 38g protein · 158g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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