Ice Cream Sundaes
By Kathleen Gordon-Ross, associate editor

 

One of my favorite 'girls night out' activities is to invite a group of friends over for a SUPER SUNDAE BAR. We play board games or watch 'chick flicks' and stuff ourselves with ice cream and chocolate. I provide the ice cream, movies and games, and everyone brings their favorite sundae topping to share. We have a blast, and my family loves eating the leftovers.

When looking for a fun, easy way to sweeten a dull weekend, a family home evening treat, or an excuse to get the girls together, here are some classic, and not so classic, ice cream sundaes that are sure to make everyone scream for ice cream.

CLASSIC HOT FUDGE SUNDAE

6 oz. Vanilla Ice Cream (2 scoops)
2 oz. Fudge Topping (warmed to 140°F)
1 oz. Whipped Cream Topping
1/2 tsp Chopped Walnuts
1 Maraschino Cherry

Place ice cream in an 8 oz. bowl. Cover with warm fudge, top fudge with whipped cream, sprinkle with nuts and top with a cherry. Eat immediately.

Recipe from www.makeicecream.com.

 

SUNDAE CRUMBLE

1/2 cup crushed vanilla or chocolate wafers
2 small scoops vanilla or chocolate ice cream
1/2 cup any flavor of Sundae Sauce

Layer ingredients into dessert dishes; start with 1/4 cup crushed wafers, next 1 scoop of ice cream, and then a spoonful of any one of our 14 Sundae Sauces. Repeat.

Recipe from www.ice-cream-toppings.com.

 

BROWNIE ICE CREAM SUNDAES

1 large square of you're favorite brownie
1 scoop of ice cream
Chocolate sauce
Whipped cream
Decorative toppings (colored sugars, crushed candies, maraschino cherries, etc.)

Place one scoop of ice cream on top of the brownie. Top with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and sprinkle with your favorite decorative topping.

Make your sundae extra special by using large cookie cutters - heart, flower, circle - to cut your brownie.

 

CRANBERRY ORANGE SUNDAES

1 cup sugar
2/3 cup water
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
2/3 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream
Additional orange peel, for garnish, optional

In a saucepan over medium heat, bring sugar and water to a boil; cook for 5 minutes. And cranberries, orange juice and peel. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 8-10 minutes or until berries pop. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Serve warm or chilled over ice cream. Garnish with orange peel if desired. The sauce can also be served over angel food or pound cake.

Yield: 2 cups sauce.

Recipe from "1998 Taste of Home Annual Recipes."

 

More Recipes...

More great Ice Cream Sundae recipes can be found at www.FamilyFun.com.

Looking for recipes to use with your ice cream maker? Check out...
Recipe Chic - Ice Cream and Recipe Chic Ice Cream 2nd Edition
www.makeicecream.com

SCRUMPTIOUS
SUNDAE SAUCES:

HEAVENLY
HOT FUDGE SAUCE

4 (1-oz.) unsweetened chocolate squares
1/2 cup butter
3 cups sugar
1 (12-oz) can evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon salt

Melt chocolate and butter in a large heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Add sugar, 1 cup at a time, alternately with evaporated milk, beginning and ending with sugar; stir constantly over medium heat 5 minutes or until smooth. Stir in salt. Serve warm, or spoon sauce into hot sterilized jars and seal. Store sauce in refrigerator up to 1 month.

Yield: about 4 cups.

Recipe from "Southern Livings 2000 Annual Recipes."


CARMEL SAUCE

1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1-1/2 cups whipping cream

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar and lemon juice, and cook, stirring constantly, 6 to 8 minutes or until mixture turns a deep caramel color. Gradually add cream; cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth. Removed from heat, and cool. Pour into hot sterilized jars, and seal. Store sauce in refrigerator up to 1 month.

Yield: about 3 cups.

Recipe from "Southern Livings 2000 Annual Recipes."

PEANUT BUTTER
ICE CREAM TOPPING

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
pinch salt
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup evaporated milk
Vanilla ice cream
Peanuts, optional

Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a 1-1/2-qt. Microwave-safe baking dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes or until mixture boils, stirring twice. Add peanut butter; stir until smooth. Stir in evaporated milk. Serve warm over ice cream. Spring with peanuts if desired. Cover and store in the refrigerator. To reheat, microwave at 50% power for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.

Yield 2-3/4 cups.

Recipe from "1998 Taste of Home Annual Recipes."

Note: This recipe was tested in a 700-watt microwave.

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