Name: Buttered-Popcorn Ice Cream Sundae
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 cups popped popcorn; 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 2 cups whole milk; 2 cups heavy cream; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 5 tablespoons sugar, divided; 8 large egg yolks; 2 tablespoons finely chopped high-quality milk chocolate (such as Lindt or Scharffen Berger); 2 tablespoons finely chopped bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 61% cacao); 1 cup coarsely chopped store-bought peanut brittle; 1/4 cup peanut butter; Whipped cream; Roasted salted peanuts; Buttered popcorn; An ice cream maker

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Buttered-Popcorn Ice Cream SundaeAnita Calero

This dessert playfully layers complex textures, from crisp and airy to sticky, creamy, and smooth.

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