Caramel Ice Cream in a Caramel Cage

In the following presentation, an elegant caramel cage, resting on whipped cream and encircled by a band of decorated chocolate sauce, is all it takes to create a spectacular dessert for a formal occasion. Keep in mind, when you make the cages, that the sugar lines should be very thin, not just for the sake of appearance but, more importantly, so your guests can actually consume them without risk of cutting their mouth on thick, sharp caramel. For this recipe, the caramel cages should be ma