Upgrade your ice cream desserts into delicious gourmet delights

Your search for ice cream dessertsends here as we got the perfect ways to turn your ice cream into something worthy of a gourmet ice cream station or dessert menu. Try fried ice cream, tutti frutti sundae and a variety of sauces ranging from the fruity strawberry sauce, salted caramel sauce as well as the classic chocolate sauce. If these aren’t enough stock up on chocolate chips, candy sprinkles, frozen fruit and you’ve got more than enough to decorate and transform your boring ole vanilla ice cream or perhaps a flavor you are tired of having all the time.

1. Fried Ice Cream

(Serves 8)

Ingredients

• 170 gm corn flakes
• 115 gm salted butter
• 2 ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• 950 ml vanilla ice cream
• Optional toppings: caramel sauce, chocolate fudge sauce, whipped cream, cherries

Instructions

1. Place cornflakes in a large resealable bag, preferably a ziplock pouch. Seal the bag and crush the cornflakes into small bits using a rolling pin.
2. Melt butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add crushed cornflakes and cinnamon, stirring constantly.
3. Increase heat slightly and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly until golden brown and fragrant.
4. Remove from heat and transfer to a shallow dish. Allow to cool completely.
5. Scoop ice cream into balls, about 8 individual or 4 large sharing servings.
6. Immediately roll each ice cream ball in the cornflakes, pressing to ensure an even coating.
7. Place coated ice cream balls in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to firm up.
8. Before serving, drizzle with your choice of toppings: caramel sauce, chocolate fudge sauce, and/or whipped cream, with a cherry on top.

2. Dessert Sauces

The best way to add a pop of flavor is to use a squirt of sweet sauces. We’ll give you the recipe for three you can try to top your plain ice cream with and turn it into a gourmet delight.

Salted Caramel Sauce

(Serves 8)

Ingredients

• 200 gm white sugar
• 70 gm unsalted butter, sliced
• 150 ml heavy cream
• A pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Add sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and place it on a stove, over medium-high heat. Stir continuously for 10 minutes and wait until sugar melts completely.
2. Stop stirring and cook until sugar begins to smoke and turns dark amber, for about 3-8 minutes. Remove from heat and wait for 30 seconds.
3. Whisk in butter until melted and combined. Slowly pour the cream, stirring carefully. It may bubble up. Sprinkle the salt and stir to combine.
4. Transfer the sauce to a heatpoof jar and cool completely before refrigerating.

Strawberry Sauce

(Serves 6)

Ingredients

• 475 gm fresh strawberries, hulled
• 50 gm white sugar
• 30 ml water
• ½ tsp balsamic vinegar
• 30 ml water (additional)
• 1 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

1. Wash and pat dry strawberries. Hull and chop them down then add the strawberries, sugar, water, and balsamic vinegar in a saucepan.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Once done, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Take a small bowl, whisk the additional water and cornstarch.
4. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry into strawberry mixture. Cook while stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until thick. Remove from heat and let it stand until not too hot to handle.
5. Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Let the sauce to cool before adding to your ice cream.

Chocolate Sauce

(Serves 10)

Ingredients

• 150 gm sugar
• 50 gm Cadbury Cocoa Powder
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 300 ml milk
• 30 gm butter
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• A tiny pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Take a bowl, and whisk sugar, cocoa powder, and flour to remove lumps.
2. Place a saucepan over medium heat, and add milk, butter, and vanilla extract. Heat until the butter melts.
3. Gradually whisk the contents of the flour bowl into the saucepan mixing until smooth.
4. Increase heat to medium-high, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes while stirring constantly.
5. Turn off the heat, add the salt and mix. Let it cool.
6. Pour over ice cream while still warm.

3. Tutti Frutti Sundae

(Serves 12)

Ingredients

• 400 ml sweetened condensed milk
• 600 whipping cream, chilled
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 100 gm tutti frutti, (extra 45 gm for garnish)

Instructions

1. Add the chilled whipping cream and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
2. Using an electric beater or stand mixer, whip the cream until stiff peaks form. This means the cream will hold its shape when the beater is lifted.
3. Gently fold the condensed milk into the whipped cream. Be careful not to overmix otherwise the mixture will deflate and will be difficult to work with.
4. Add the tutti frutti to the bowl, folding gently until evenly distributed.
5. Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and cover tightly with a lid or aluminum foil.
6. Place the container in the freezer until the ice cream is firm and set for 4-6 hours.
7. Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly. Scoop into bowls and sprinkle additional tutti frutti on top for garnish.