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Sweet Toppings
Make your cocoa, ice cream, and brownies more special with a trio of sweet toppings. Impress guests with a holiday dessert buffet or sweeten your morning coffee.
MAKES: ABOUT 3 CUPS
CARAMEL TOPPING
INGREDIENTS
1 cup pure cane sugar
¼ cup water
¾ cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, like Maldon®
CARAMEL TOPPING
INSTRUCTIONS
In a heavy saucepan, stir together sugar and 1/4 cup water. Cook over medium heat without stirring, swirling the pan gently every so often to encourage even caramelization, until the sugar has turned a deep amber hue, 10-12 minutes. When the sugar is ready, turn off heat and pour in in the cream. Careful — it will bubble up and steam a lot. Stir in the butter and the salt until smooth.
CHOCOLATE TOPPING
INGREDIENTS
6 ounces bittersweet (60%) chocolate, finely chopped
¾ cup heavy cream
CHOCOLATE TOPPING
INSTRUCTIONS
Add chopped chocolate to a heatproof bowl. In a small pot over medium-low heat, bring cream just to a simmer. Pour cream directly over chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth.
MARSHMALLOW TOPPING
INGREDIENTS
10 ounces marshmallow cream
¼ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
small pinch of kosher salt
MARSHMALLOW TOPPING
INSTRUCTIONS
In a saucepan over medium-low heat, add marshmallow cream and heavy cream. Whisk until melted together and well combined, 2-3 minutes. Boil mixture while whisking constantly for 1-2 more minutes until mixture turns just a shade darker, making sure not to let the bottom burn. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
TIP: Create a sweet holiday host gift! Whip up these jars of sweet toppings and print these elegant labels to add a final touch. They’re perfectly packaged to impress.
Download the Label PDF. Print on Avery Labels (2½ inch round). Label each jar.*
*With adult supervision
