Jul 14 2026

Turtle Sundae Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Scotch Caramel Sauce and Cherry-Infused Crème Chantilly.

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Ingredients

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Turtle Sundae Base

Scotch Caramel Sauce

Cherry-Infused Crème Chantilly

Method

Prepare the Scotch Caramel Sauce

  1. 1

    Make the Caramel

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar. Stir continuously until the sugar melts and turns a golden color.

  2. 2

    Add Butter and Cream

    Once the sugar has melted, carefully add the butter and heavy cream. Stir until the mixture is smooth and combined.

  3. 3

    Add Scotch and Salt

    Remove from heat and stir in the Scotch whisky and sea salt. Allow the sauce to cool slightly before using.

Prepare Cherry-Infused Crème Chantilly

  1. 4

    Whip the Cream

    In a mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.

  2. 5

    Add Sugar and Vanilla

    Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.

  3. 6

    Fold in Cherries

    Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries to incorporate them into the whipped cream.

Assemble the Sundae

  1. 7

    Scoop Ice Cream

    In a serving dish or bowl, place 1 cup of vanilla ice cream as the base.

  2. 8

    Drizzle with Chocolate Syrup

    Generously drizzle chocolate syrup over the ice cream.

  3. 9

    Add Pecans

    Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the chocolate syrup.

  4. 10

    Pour on Caramel Sauce

    Pour the prepared Scotch caramel sauce over the sundae.

  5. 11

    Top with Crème Chantilly

    Finish by adding a generous dollop of cherry-infused crème chantilly on top.

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