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Ingredients
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Ice Cream
Hot Fudge Sauce
Whipped Cream
Toppings (optional)
Method
Preparing Hot Fudge Sauce
- 1
Make the Hot Fudge Sauce
In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and milk. Stir over medium heat until well combined.
- 2
Incorporate Butter
Add the butter and continue stirring until it melts completely and the mixture is smooth.
- 3
Add Vanilla
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside to cool slightly.
Making Whipped Cream
- 4
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, add heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- 5
Beat Until Stiff Peaks
Using an electric mixer, whip the mixture on high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside in the refrigerator.
Assembling the Sundae
- 6
Scoop Ice Cream
In a serving bowl, add one scoop of vanilla ice cream and one scoop of chocolate ice cream.
- 7
Pour Hot Fudge
Drizzle the warm hot fudge sauce generously over the ice cream.
- 8
Add Whipped Cream
Top with a dollop of homemade whipped cream.
- 9
Add Toppings
If desired, sprinkle with chopped nuts and place maraschino cherries on top.