Tostada Sundae with Coffee-Caramel Sauce

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   Place 2 or 3 scoops of ice cream in the center of each tostada cup.

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   Top with Coffee-Caramel Sauce.

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   Eat right away.

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   To Make the Tostada Cups

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   Place 1/2 tablespoon of the butter and 1 tablespoon of the sugar in a frying pan large enough to hold a tortilla.

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   Set over medium heat until the butter foams and the sugar melts.

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   Stir.

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   Add a tortilla to the pan and fry over medium to medium-high heat until the tortilla puffs up, about 1 minute.

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   Turn and fry on the other side until well browned, about 1 minute more.

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    Remove the tortilla to a small bowl, pressing down the center to fit the shape of the bowl.

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    Let cool until set, then remove the tostada cup from the bowl.

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    Add more butter and sugar to the pan and continue with another round until all the tortillas are fried and formed.

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    To Make the Coffee-Caramel Sauce

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    Place all of the ingredients in a small saucepan.

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    Bring to a boll.

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    Reduce the heat and simmer to just before the soft ball stage (about 230F on a candy thermometer), about 15 minutes.

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    Serve right away, or cover, refrigerate, and use within several months.

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    Makes 1 1/2 cups Takes less than 20 minutes

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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