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Chocolate Caramel Sundae

This luxurious dessert features layers of creamy vanilla ice cream, rich chocolate fudge sauce, and gooey caramel, bringing joy and nostalgia to every spoonful.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Caramel Sundae, Chocolate Sundae, Decadent Dessert, Ice Cream Dessert, Nostalgic Sundae
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 sundaes
Calories 550kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Vanilla Ice Cream High-quality, creamy vanilla ice cream is best.
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Fudge Sauce Thick, glossy fudge sauce. Slightly warm for extra drizzles.
  • 1/2 cup Caramel Sauce Sweet and buttery—adding a pinch of sea salt enhances flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Cookies or Brownie Chunks Choose your favorite, chocolate sandwich cookies or chewy brownies.
  • Whipped Cream Fresh or store-bought, piled high.
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Nuts Optional—pecans, walnuts, or almonds for added crunch.
  • 2 tbsp Chocolate Shavings or Chunks Use a vegetable peeler or chocolate chips.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Grab your tallest dessert glasses and drizzle generous ribbons of caramel and chocolate sauce along the inside.
  • Drop a scoop of vanilla ice cream into the bottom of each glass, then press in a spoonful of crushed cookies or brownie chunks.
  • Pour a generous amount of chocolate fudge sauce over the ice cream layer.
  • Continue layering with another scoop of ice cream, more cookies or brownies, and drizzle with caramel sauce until the glass is nearly full.
  • Top with a heap of whipped cream and drizzle more caramel and fudge on top.
  • Sprinkle with chopped nuts and chocolate shavings if desired.
  • Serve immediately with long spoons to enjoy the melty goodness!

Notes

For the best experience, freeze your serving glasses for 10 minutes before assembling. Feel free to customize toppings and sauces to your taste.
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