Late-Night Butterscotch Sundaes with Virginia Peanuts

Name: Late-Night Butterscotch Sundaes with Virginia Peanuts
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 1 cup Butterscotch Sauce (recipe follows); 3/4 cup salted Virginia peanuts, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons Jack Daniel’s; 1 pint vanilla or chocolate ice cream; Chopped toffee candy bar (such as Heath Bar), for garnish; 1 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; Pinch salt; (makes about 1 1/2 cups)

December 9, 2011

Pat: The name of this decadent sundae speaks for itself. The recipe serves four, and makes a nostalgic dessert that will drive your dinner guests wild. But I’ll tell you something—when that silky sauce is sittin’ in the fridge, calling out my name, it serves one! I’ve already confessed my fondness for late-night desserts, and I can only think of one other thing I’d rather be doing in the middle of the night. Although you can use any roasted peanuts in this recipe, try to seek out Virginia nuts. They have a crispy snap all their own, and a peanut flavor that can’t be beat.

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