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
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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