Rakhi is nearly here and I’m sharing my favourite sweet treats that you can enjoy with your siblings and family.
I have such fond memories of going to ice cream parlours throughout my childhood with my family – it would always bring a smile to everyone’s faces. I’m still a huge ice cream fan, and that’s why I’m excited to share my recipe for Caramelized Walnuts. It’s got so much depth of flavour, and I love piling my ice cream high with these.
What ice cream flavour will you be topping with these? I love it on vanilla and chocolate, but I want to hear what you think!
| Servings | Makes 2 cups |
| Course | Dessert |
| Preparation Time | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
Ingredients for the for Toffee Walnuts(1 cup=200 ml, 1 tbsp=15 ml) |
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| 1½ cups | walnuts |
| ¼th cup | Brown sugar |
| ¼th cup | Caster sugar |
| 2 tbsp | Golden syrup |
| 2 tbsp | Salted butter |
| ½ tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1 tbsp | Water |
| 2 – 3 tbsp | Toasted sesame seeds |
Instructions for the Toffee Walnuts |
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| 1. | Preheat oven to 150℃. Toast the walnuts for 10 minutes |
| 2. | Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silpat. Set aside. |
| 3. | Heat a saucepan, add in the sugars, golden syrup and water. Stir using an infolding motion. Add in the butter and walnuts. Cook over medium heat. If you have a candy thermometer check until the mixture reaches 295 degrees. Be careful not to burn the mixture as it will become bitter. Do not let the sugar crystallize. |
| 4. | Remove from heat, add in vanilla extract. Spread the nuts on a lined baking sheet or silpat. Use 2 forks to separate nuts. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds. Allow it to cool until hardened. Store in an airtight container and use. |
Notes:
1. This is best eaten over any ice cream.
2. You can use toffee walnuts in salads too.
3. Can be served along with cheese platters too.
