Hot Fudge Sundae Recipe
Vanilla ice cream topped with hot fudge and whipped cream.
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Ingredients
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Ice Cream
Hot Fudge Sauce
Whipped Cream
Toppings
Method
Ice Cream Preparation
- 1
Scoop the Ice Cream
Using an ice cream scoop, place 1 cup of vanilla ice cream into each serving bowl.
Hot Fudge Sauce Preparation
- 2
Make the Hot Fudge Sauce
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 cup of heavy cream. Stir over medium heat until the ingredients are well combined.
- 3
- 4
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and let the hot fudge sauce simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
Whipped Cream Preparation
- 5
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, 2 tbs of powdered sugar, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Sundae
Pour the warm hot fudge sauce over the scoops of vanilla ice cream in each bowl.
- 7
Top with Whipped Cream
Add a generous dollop of whipped cream on top of the hot fudge.
- 8
Add Toppings
If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts and place a maraschino cherry on top of each sundae.