FAUX PROFITEROLES WITH WARM CARAMEL SAUCE

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Croissants are a super quick stand-in for cream puffs in this luscious treat. The from-scratch caramel sauce couldn't be easier to make and it's irresistible with butter pecan ice cream. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 miniature croissants
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups butter pecan ice cream

Steps:

  • Place croissants on a baking sheet; bake at 350° for 5 minutes or until warmed., In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook without stirring until mixture turns an amber color and a candy thermometer reads 330°. Remove from the heat; gradually stir in cream and butter until smooth., Split croissants horizontally. Place a scoop of ice cream on the bottom half of each croissant; replace tops. Drizzle each with 2 tablespoons caramel sauce (save remaining sauce for another use).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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