Salted Caramel Fudge Sundaes
Salted Caramel Fudge Sundaes
Ingredients
For the Salted Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
For the Hot Fudge Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Assembly
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 1/2 cups whipped cream
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted, optional
- 4 maraschino cherries, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Salted Caramel Sauce: In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil without stirring. Continue to boil, swirling the pan occasionally, until the syrup turns a deep amber color. This will take about 8-12 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully and slowly whisk in the warmed heavy cream. The mixture will bubble up vigorously. Continue whisking until smooth. Add the cut pieces of unsalted butter and sea salt, whisking until the butter is fully melted and incorporated. Set the caramel sauce aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Prepare the Hot Fudge Sauce: In another medium saucepan, whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Stir in the unsalted butter and vanilla extract until the butter is melted and the sauce is smooth. Set the fudge sauce aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Assemble the Sundaes: Divide the vanilla ice cream evenly among four serving bowls. Generously drizzle each serving with both the warm salted caramel sauce and the hot fudge sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Top each sundae with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of toasted chopped pecans or walnuts (if using), and a maraschino cherry for garnish (if using). Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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Salted Caramel Fudge Sundaes
Ingredients
For the Salted Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
For the Hot Fudge Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Assembly
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 1/2 cups whipped cream
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted, optional
- 4 maraschino cherries, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Salted Caramel Sauce: In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil without stirring. Continue to boil, swirling the pan occasionally, until the syrup turns a deep amber color. This will take about 8-12 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully and slowly whisk in the warmed heavy cream. The mixture will bubble up vigorously. Continue whisking until smooth. Add the cut pieces of unsalted butter and sea salt, whisking until the butter is fully melted and incorporated. Set the caramel sauce aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Prepare the Hot Fudge Sauce: In another medium saucepan, whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Stir in the unsalted butter and vanilla extract until the butter is melted and the sauce is smooth. Set the fudge sauce aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Assemble the Sundaes: Divide the vanilla ice cream evenly among four serving bowls. Generously drizzle each serving with both the warm salted caramel sauce and the hot fudge sauce.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Top each sundae with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of toasted chopped pecans or walnuts (if using), and a maraschino cherry for garnish (if using). Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min