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Rich and creamy vanilla ice cream full of buttery, salted caramel Crack Candy. This Caramel Crack Candy Ice Cream will knock your socks off!

Caramel Crack Candy Ice Cream

Big Daddy and I received an ice cream maker as a wedding gift when we got married. It broke years ago and I haven’t bothered to replace it until now. Ice Cream is not my ‘go to’ snack. Before I started this blog, I’d make ice cream only once or twice a year (about the same number of times I eat a burger!) What’s ironic about that is an ice cream recipe is my most popular post on Call Me PMc!

Don’t get me wrong, I like ice cream, I’d just rather have this or this or this for dessert.

A lot of things have changed since I started blogging, ahem, like my house not being clean for one! For two, I’m becoming more adventurous with food. I bought a Cuisinart ice cream maker in July. I’m crazy about this ice cream maker, it’s so easy to use. I made a Lemon Ice Cream and this Caramel Crack Candy Ice Cream.

Caramel Crack Candy Ice Cream

Caramel Crack Candy Ice Cream

I’m more of the ice-cream-with-mix-ins kind of girl. I decided my plain ol’ vanilla ice cream needed some crack….. whoa, whoa…. Crack Candy that is. I promise this is so. very. good.

Crackers covered with buttery caramel and chocolate. Alone, they are wonderful, you can’t quit (hence the name). After four, I made myself stop so I’d have enough for the ice cream and because I didn’t want to run 2 extras miles to get off the calories!

Caramel Crack Candy Ice Cream

I just crunched the candy into coarse chunks and folded them into the ice cream while it was still soft. #nomz! It tastes a lot like Butter Pecan Ice Cream; one of my favorites!

The crackers are encapsulated by the caramel preventing them from becoming soggy if you were wondering.

Caramel Crack Candy Ice Cream

Caramel Crack Candy Ice Cream
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Caramel Crack Candy Ice Cream

Buttery, sweet and salty Crack Candy is stirred into a rich and creamy vanilla ice cream.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American/Southern
Keyword: ice cream
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 530kcal
Author: Paula Jones

Ingredients

For the Crack Candy

  • 30 saltine crackers
  • 1/2 cup butter no substitutions
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the Ice Cream

  • 1 and 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Make Crack Candy

  • Line a 11x15 sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spread crackers in a single layer on the sheet pan.
  • In a heavy 2 quart pot, melt butter. Add sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until mixture boils. Boil 2 mintues, time precisely.
  • After 2 minutes, remove from heat and add baking soda. Stir until combined.
  • Pour caramel mixture evenly over crackers. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Quickly remove crackers from sheet pan to wax or parchment paper using a spatula. Allow to cool completely.
  • When cool, melt chocolate and spread over crackers. Allow to cool.

Make ice cream

  • In a medium mixing bowl, add milk, sugar, cream and vanilla. Mix with a whisk or mixer until sugar is dissolved about 2 mintues.
  • Turn on the machine and pour the mixture into the freezer bowl. Mix until thickened about 25 minutes.
  • Break Crack Candy into pieces and stir into ice cream.
  • Serve soft, as is, or transfer to a freezer safe container with an airtight lid. Freeze until firm about 2 hours. Remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving.
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Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 1165IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg

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Comments

  1. Maribeth Alexander says

    This ice cream looks yummy! I have a Cuisinart ice cream maker, but only made the recipes in the booklet that came with the machine. Thanks for sharing! I plan to make this one soon!

    Reply

  2. The Better Baker says

    I’m not a big ice cream fan, but I’m bettin’ you couldn’t get me to stop eating this luscious snack. OH YEH! You’re brilliant. MMM good. Thanks a million for sharing with us at Weekend Potluck. Hope you enjoy a wonderful weekend.

    Reply

  4. Natasha in Oz says

    G’Day from Oz! I just wanted to let you know I am featuring you at my blog this week as one of my Friday Favorites.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha in Oz

    Reply

  5. Leslie @ House on the Way says

    This ice cream looks so yummy! I’d love for you to share it at my Twirl & Take a Bow Party! Everyone would love it!
    Have a great week!
    Leslie

    Reply

  11. Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction says

    Paula,
    Thanks so much for linking up to #GetHimFed last week. I’m featuring your post. Can’t wait to see what you bring this week. We party from early Friday morning through Sunday night every week. I’ve also pinned to our #GetHimFed Pinterest board.
    Annamaria

    Reply

  12. Nici says

    Wow! Does that ever look amazing! I’ll have to give that crack candy a try too! I’d be thrilled if you linked this up to my Creative Ways Link Party if you get a chance. Hope to see you there!
    Blessings,
    Nici

    Reply

  13. Bobbi says

    We recently got an ice cream maker and I’m still playing around. Can’t wait to try this!!! Ah-mazing!

    Thanks for sharing.
    Pinning it

    Reply

  14. Cynthia says

    Looks incredible! Does the name come from the fact that it’s so addicting? Thank you for linking at the In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party. Hope to see you again next week.

    Reply

    • Paula says

      Yes it does Cynthia. That candy is called Crack Candy because you can quit eating it…seriously, you can’t.

      Reply

  15. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    I too love having an ice cream maker. Possibly a little dangerous to have such a wonderful item that makes such luscious dessert for close to hand. But that’s life. I will cope. Ha! Wow what an ice cream creation!

    Reply

    • Paula says

      Thank you Sherri! Some times what I think will work doesn’t but this turned out great. Thanks so much for stopping by.

      Reply

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