Chocolate Caramel Crunch Ice Cream Bars

Instructions

1. 1. Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with plastic wrap.2. In a large microwave safe bowl, melt together the caramel and peanut butter until smooth, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in the Chex and peanuts, tossing well to combine. Spread the mix out into the prepared pan, packing it in tightly. Transfer to the freezer and freeze 5-10 minutes.3. Spread the ice cream over the caramel in an even layer. Transfer to the freezer and freeze 3 hours or overnight.4. Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a microwave safe bowl. 3. Remove the pan from the freezer and cut into 18-20 bars. Working quickly, dip the ice cream side of each bar into the melted chocolate. Place onto a parchment lined baking sheet, Chex side down, sprinkle with salt. Return to the freezer for 5 minutes. Keep stored in the freezer in an airtight container.
2. 1. In a large, dry, deep, heavy pot, cook the sugar over moderately high heat, stirring constantly with a heat proof rubber spatula until the sugar is melted and turns a golden caramel, about 8 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and let cool 5 minutes. Slowly add the chunks of butter in, one by one, whisk until combined. The caramel will bubble, this is ok. Now slowly add the cream and then whisk until combined. 2. Return the pot to moderate heat and cook the mixture, stirring until the caramel has thickened, about 5 minutes, or until the caramel reaches 235-240 degrees F. on a sugar thermometer. Remove from the heat and stir in a pinch of salt. Let cool. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.