On Sundae Day, Here Are Some Sundae Related Tips And Tricks, Unusual Recipes

Sundaes are a favorite dessert for people of all generations. So here’s your sign to celebrate this simple and indulgent dessert by making it today.

Sundaes, the classic ice cream dessert, are a delightful combination of flavors and textures that never fail to bring joy. The key to the perfect sundae is playful creativity and balance. Get creative with different flavors, mix and match toppings and colors, and create a visually stunning dessert that also satisfies your taste buds. Whether eating on a slow afternoon or as a lazy Sunday treat, sundaes are a great way of eating ice cream. On Sundae Day, we bring you the secrets to creating the perfect sundae and a few unusual flavor ideas to up your sundae game.

Basic Elements of a Aundae

The ice cream

This is the main element of your sundae, so invest in some good quality, full fat ice cream. The classic trio in sundaes is chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. However, if you don't want those flavors, feel free to use any flavors of your choice. It’s a great chance to get creative. Think cookie ice cream, tiramisu ice cream, matcha ice cream and more. You can also have vegan ice creams, depending on your dietary preferences.

The sauces

The next step is the sauces you drip over your ice cream scoops. Popular choices include chocolate, hot fudge, caramel, butterscotch, or fruit sauces like strawberry or raspberry. Warm the sauce slightly to make it fresh, and create a nice contrast with the coolness of the ice cream, but make sure it's not so hot that your ice cream starts melting.

The toppings

There’s so many options here that the mind boggles. Classic toppings include choices like whipped cream, chopped nuts like almonds and walnuts, and fresh fruits like sliced bananas, cherries, strawberries and blueberries. There’s also sprinkles, chocolate chips and crushed cookies. Brownie crumble or chunks of your favorite chocolate are another way to go. More choices include things like waffle cone pieces, granola or toasted coconut flakes. Toppings don't just enhance the sundae, they also give it a colorful, lively and decadent look. And a sundae that looks good is going to taste good. There’s no way a sundae can disappoint. The main thing to keep in mind is to maintain a flow. Make sure the toppings sit well with the ice creams and sauce choices you’ve made. For instance, cookie dough ice cream and fresh oranges probably won’t make for the best combination. Be a little selective and you're good to go.

And here are some creative sundae ideas, offering a glimpse of the endless possibilities.

Irish Sundae

Ingredients

For the Irish caramel:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 5 tbsp butter, softened
• ½ cup coconut milk or heavy cream
• 3 tbsp Irish Whiskey
• pinch of salt

For the brownies:

• 10 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 bar semi sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp instant coffee
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp beer
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp salt

For the Irish cream hot fudge sauce:

• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• ⅔ cup heavy cream
• 1 bar semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the coconut Irish cream:

• 1 can coconut milk cold
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar
• 2 tsp Irish Cream

Other ingredients:

• 1 pack chocolate or vanilla ice cream
• red cherries, as topping

S’mores Sundae

ingredients:

For the cracker ice cream:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
• 6 egg yolks
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• 6 crackers
• ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon

For the hot fudge sauce:

• 2 bars bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• ⅔ cup corn syrup
• 6 tbsp granulated sugar
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

For the marshmallows:

• ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 12 gelatin sheets
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• ⅛ tsp salt

Chocolate Cake Sundae

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 1 cup flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 cup sugar
• Pinch salt
• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• ½ cup water
• ¼ cup buttermilk
• 1 egg
• ½ tsp vanilla

For the frosting:

• ¼ cup butter
• 2 tbsp cocoa
• 4 tbsp milk
• ½ cup pecans, chopped
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla

For serving:

• ice cream
• caramel sauce
• whipped cream