Caramel and Crème Fraîche Sundaes with Cashews

Name: Caramel and Crème Fraîche Sundaes with Cashews
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 Servings
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk, divided; 8 large egg yolks; 1 cup whipping cream; 3/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 7 1/2 to 8 ounces crème fraîche; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 large vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 1/3 cup whipping cream; 1/3 cup crème fraîche; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup raw whole cashews; 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt; Whipped cream

By Kimberly BoycePhotography by Brian Leatart

July 31, 2004

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