Description
Indulgent classic hot fudge sundae recipe from American diners offers pure nostalgic delight. Sweet chocolate sauce and creamy vanilla ice cream create a quintessential dessert experience you’ll savor with pure joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream (240 ml / 8 fl oz)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) hot fudge sauce
- ¼ cup (60 ml) whipped cream
- 2 tbsps chocolate sprinkles
- 2 tbsps chopped nuts
- 1 maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, granulated sugar, kosher salt, and unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring until butter melts and mixture bubbles gently at the edges.
- Chocolate Integration: Reduce heat and add chopped chocolate, stirring methodically until achieving a silky, uniform consistency. Whisk in unsweetened cocoa powder, creating a rich, glossy texture.
- Sauce Refinement: Return to low heat for 30 seconds, maintaining a smooth appearance, then remove and allow sauce to cool and slightly thicken for 3-5 minutes.
- Sundae Assembly: Spread a generous layer of warm fudge sauce in a serving bowl or glass, then add premium vanilla ice cream directly onto the fudge foundation.
- Final Garnishing: Cascade additional warm fudge sauce over the ice cream, covering completely. Top with freshly whipped cream, chopped roasted almonds or pecans, colorful sprinkles, and a maraschino cherry to complete the classic sundae experience.
Notes
- Master Chocolate Melting: Chop chocolate into small, uniform pieces to ensure smooth, quick melting without burning or creating lumps.
- Temperature Control Matters: Keep heat low and steady when incorporating chocolate to prevent seizing or developing a grainy texture.
- Sauce Consistency Tip: Let sauce rest 3-5 minutes after cooking to achieve perfect drizzling thickness without being too runny or too thick.
- Serving Secret: Pour warm fudge sauce at the bottom of the dish first, then add ice cream, creating a delicious hidden chocolate layer that surprises with each spoonful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg