For a quick and easy version, just stir one cup of praline into a one-quart tub of vanilla ice cream that has been softened slightly.
When making caramel, it's important to brush down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush to dislodge undissolved sugar crystals, which can ruin the caramel syrup.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
Praline
Ice cream
Sauce
Preparation
For praline:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spread oats out on prepared sheet. Bake oats until light golden, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. Set aside.
Step 2
Combine sugar and 1/3 cup water in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil without stirring until deep amber color, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan, about 7 minutes. Immediately mix in oats. Pour praline out onto same baking sheet. Cool completely.
Step 3
Break praline into large chunks. Transfer to heavy resealable plastic bag. Using mallet, pound to small pieces. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)
For ice cream:
Step 4
Combine milk, cream, sugar, and egg yolks in heavy large saucepan; whisk to blend. Stir constantly over medium heat until custard thickens enough to coat spoon thinly, about 9 minutes (do not boil). Pour into medium bowl. Refrigerate custard until cold, at least 2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)
Step 5
Mix 1 cup praline into custard (cover and reserve remaining praline for garnish). Freeze custard in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to container, cover, and freeze. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep frozen.)
For sauce:
Step 6
Combine all ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Stir over medium-high heat until mixture comes to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until berries are tender and sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Using back of fork, coarsely mash about 3/4 of berries. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm sauce before serving.)
Step 7
Scoop ice cream into goblets. Spoon warm sauce over. Sprinkle with reserved praline and serve.
