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Happy First Day of Summer!!! What better way to celebrate than with a fun new recipe? No Churn Blackberry Cheesecake Ice Cream is the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer’s day. This recipe is amazing for so many reasons. It starts off […]
I’ll be honest…I’ve never even tried rhubarb until I made this recipe! But if you’re going to be adventurous and try something new, I can’t think of a better way to do it than in ice cream form. My Dad grows rhubarb in his garden […]
OMG! I found a new way to indulge! Homemade Praline Ice Cream Topping is every pecan lover’s dream!! A made from scratch buttery caramel sauce loaded with salty-sweet toasted pecans. Seriously, are you drooling yet??? Cause I sure am! I’m sure you didn’t even know it but it’s what your sundae has been missing!! This stunning sweet treat is my new go to for dressing up plain ‘ole vanilla ice cream. Because you AND your sundae deserve the best. And Praline Ice Cream Topping is exactly that. Serve warm or cold over mounds of your favorite ice cream and dig in before it melts! I’m pretty sure I’ll have a batch on hand in my fridge for the rest of time.
Here’s all you’ll need: butter, brown sugar, marshmallows, light corn syrup, salt, evaporated milk, chopped pecans, vanilla extract, and of course the ice cream of your choice!
Let’s start by toasting the pecans. Toasting results in a much more intense flavor. You’ll know they’re done when they start to become aromatic. It really doesn’t take very long. Cook them in a small skillet for about 5-10 minutes over medium low heat, stirring constantly. We don’t want those babies to scorch! Allergic to nuts or maybe you just hate ’em?!? Skip this part! The caramel topping is so luscious on it’s own that you won’t even miss ’em!
Next melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. We’re just trying to melt it not brown it or bring it to a boil. You can stir it every now and then to help it along.
Once the butter is melted, add the marshmallows, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Continue to cook and stir over low heat until the marshmallows are completely melted. We used the regular sized marshmallows. Not the minis, not the jumbos, that in between size that everyone uses for s’mores!
After the marshmallows are fully melted, bring the mixture to a boil. Cook and stir for one minute. The mixture will begin to thicken slightly. We are on our way to some rich caramel-y goodness!!!
Next remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the evaporated milk, vanilla extract and pecans. Mix well. The mixture will look super watery at first. Don’t worry! The milk will eventually incorporate into the caramel sauce. Just. Keep. Stirring! Speaking of evaporated milk, this is a great way to use up that leftover can. I’ve rarely made a recipe that required the whole can. There’s no doubt in my mind that Praline Ice Cream Topping is the BEST way to recycle those leftovers!!
Serve warm or cold over a mountain of vanilla ice cream!! Store Praline Ice Cream Topping in the refrigerator until next use. Brb! Going to make a sundae for like the 5th time since I made this recipe. If you’re team pecan, you’ve gotta try our Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Ball ASAP!!!
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WARNING!!! This might be the cutest dessert you ever make!! REALLY!!! I was SO excited to make these for Ellie’s Amazing Ice Cream Party because I knew they would be a crowd favorite. But let me tell you, the adorableness of these Ice Cream Cake […]
I’m pretty sure gum balls are the universal symbol of childhood. I remember asking for a quarter on every grocery trip so I could hit up the gum ball machine at the end! Do you remember how lucky you felt when you scored a blue […]
I’ve got a thrifty little birthday craft for you!! I busted out my savvy shopping skills and headed on over to the Dollar Tree for this one. Can you believe these vibrant milkshake glasses were only a dollar a piece??? I couldn’t! They had all sorts of bright colors too! I stopped in at Michaels and picked up this foam ball for just $3 and I already had the straws on hand. If that weren’t enough of a bargain, the taffy was on sale too, which meant I was able to make not one but 2 of these fabulous milkshakes for right around $10. The taffy colors were all mixed together in the bulk section at my local grocer so I had to pick out all the pink ones by hand! My apologies to anyone that was trying to buy pink taffy in Buffalo in July! I took it ALL!! But it was for a good cause. Pink is my niece Ellie’s favorite color so you better believe these were a showstopper at Ellie’s Amazing Ice Cream Party!
Here’s all you’ll need: Milkshake glass, styrofoam ball, straws, taffy, red hard candies.
Cut the styrofoam ball in half. Using a hot glue gun, stick the foam ball to the milkshake glass.
Cut about an inch or two off the end of a straw. Poke a hole in the foam ball (I used a pen to do this). Add glue and secure straw into the hole. Add more glue around the outside of the straw if necessary. It helps to hold the straw upright for a minute or so while the glue dries and hardens.
Starting at the base of the straw, glue taffy wrappers to the styrofoam ball. Again it helps if you hold the candy in place for about 30 seconds or until the glue has a chance to firm up. Continue gluing taffy wrappers to the ball until it’s completely full. Just glue and glue and glue and glue! About half way through you’ll want to put on some Kelis for inspiration…..and before you know it……
My (taffy) milkshake brings all the boys to the yard! I could teach ya, but I have to charge! Just kidding!! It’s free! Add a red hard candy on top for the cherry and you’re done!! Not too shabby for a dollar store craft! And it doubles as a yummy treat! Wouldn’t this be such a cute gift idea to brighten someone’s day?!?
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Whether you’re turning 8 or 80, you totally NEED this sprinkle number at your next birthday party! It’s such a quick and easy way to decorate a birthday table and it’s an absolute showstopper!! I made this for Ellie’s Amazing Ice Cream Party in July […]
Calling all non bakers!! I’d like to invite all you not crafty people to join us too!! I’m going to show you how to make the absolute easiest birthday party favor EVER!!! Yes YOU!!! You’re going to make this and it’s going to be awesome. […]
Really is there any better birthday theme than an ice cream party?!? Especially when your birthday’s in July!!! Right smack dab in the middle of all that summer heat. Well my little firecracker of a niece had her heart set on a ice cream theme for her 8th birthday this year and Aunt Lisa just ran with it! OK maybe I went a little nuts!! But what’s the point of having nieces and nephews if you can’t spoil them a little bit?!? Back in March, I had helped out and surprised my nephew with some really cool treats for his Super Mario Brothers birthday party, so Ellie was really hoping that I stepped up my game this year for her party because she hates to be outdone! Her Dad told me that every few days leading up to her birthday she would ask him if he thought Aunt Lisa would be making some goodies for her birthday too! Well Princess Ellie, we hate to disappoint, so here you go, lots of presents, cake, an ice cream sundae bar, and all the ice cream themed treats your little heart desires.
The adorable ice cream garland hanging from the table was purchased from Target, as well as the chalkboards. My sister in law set up one on the main table that read: “We all scream for ice cream!” and she also had one set up at the ice cream sundae bar! Such an adorable idea!
The cake was made by a family friend and it was delicious! I’m pretty sure that combination of pink, blue, and purple are every little girl’s favorite colors. The cake toppers were tipped over “melted” ice cream cones. So cute!! We made “chocolate” and “strawberry” Melted Ice Cream Cake Pops to match up with it. Aren’t the Super Sweet Taffy Milkshakes on the sides such a great touch? The kids absolutely loved them!
The Ice Cream Cake Pops were a crowd favorite! They were the spitting image of a real ice cream cone. I love all the little details that went into them. Ellie’s favorite color is pink so of course we had to make “strawberry” alongside the “vanilla”. She thought the sprinkle “8” was pretty awesome too!! You definitely NEED a sprinkle number at your next party!! Our Sprinkle Birthday Number is easier to make than you think! Click the link for tutorial.
The ice cream cone cookies (on the top left) are so simple to make and such a fabulous idea! AND they’re no bake which is always a plus!! Click on the link for instructions on how to make or No Bake Ice Cream Cookies! The sweet treats (on the top right) are Gumball Ice Cream Cones with gum balls layered to look like scoops of ice cream. And I had so much fun decorating these darling ice cream cone cookies!! (we’ll be showing you how to recreate ALL of this coming soon on the blog!!) They were probably my all time favorite cookies that I’ve made.
In the basket on the front corner of the table we added cotton candy to sugar cones to look like real ice cream cones. Click the link to learn how to make our Cotton Candy Ice Cream Cones. Really there was a treat for just about every kind of sweet tooth! And my little diva LOVED it all!! Her eyes lit up when she saw all of the special touches on this birthday table. She was so delighted that she even did a vlog all about it on her youtube channel.
This is what happens when you’re the Birthday Princess and you’re Aunt’s a Baking Queen!!! Did you notice her ice cream hair bow? Love this girl! Really though, at just 8 years old, she is one of my best helpers in the kitchen! She even takes it upon herself to start washing the dishes!!
At 8 years old she is so smart, helpful, kind, caring, thoughtful, talented, and beautiful on the inside and out, but also sassy, diva-licious, and oh so fierce! I hope she’s able to keep all these traits as she grows up. It’s so fun to love this little girl!! Happy Birthday Ellie!!! Love you Princess!!!
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A couple weeks ago we took a charming little daycation to Becker Farms! Does it count as a vacation if it’s just one day of fun? I think so! I’m counting it!! Becker Farms is a quick 45 minute car ride from our home in […]
Hi There! I’m Lisa. I’m a lover of all things crafty, creative, DIY, and delicious!!! Oh yeah and puppies too! I love cooking and baking for my friends and family but especially WITH my friends and family. I show my greatest affection through food. If I cook or bake for you, it means I really like you!
