Ultimate Hot Fudge Sundae Recipes

CLASSIC HOT FUDGE SUNDAE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the cream, sugar, corn syrup or honey, cocoa, and salt to a simmer, whisking until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the chocolate and let cook until the chocolate melts. Stir in butter and vanilla or liquor. Let cool slightly. Contrary to its name, hot fudge is best served warm, not piping hot.
• For assembly, make the whipped cream. Using a whisk or an electric mixer, beat the cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
• Pour a little fudge sauce into the bottoms of sundae dishes or bowls. Top with ice cream, then more hot fudge, then nuts if using. Cover all with whipped cream and a cherry if you like. Serve.

HOT FUDGE SUNDAES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cocoa; stir in milk. Add butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Add marshmallows; cook until melted. Remove from the heat stir in vanilla. Serve with ice cream. Top with nuts and cherries if desired.

HOT FUDGE SUNDAES

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan over medium low heat melt the chocolate and the coffee; once melted remove pan from heat and stir in the butter, cream, and cinnamon.
• Scoop ice cream into serving dishes top with sauce and toppings of you choice

ULTIMATE HOT FUDGE SUNDAE

Steps:

• Divide ice cream between 4 serving dishes. Top with hot fudge sauce and a dollop of whipped cream. Serve immediately.

HOT FUDGE AND SALTED CHOCOLATE BITS SUNDAE

Steps:

• To make the bits: Line a pie plate with plastic wrap. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or on low power in a microwave. Add the salt, stir to blend and then, using a spatula, spread the chocolate on the plastic, making a layer that's 1/8-inch thick (shape doesn't matter). Press a piece of plastic wrap against the surface and freeze for at least 45 minutes. When you're ready to make the sundaes, chop the chocolate into bite-size bits.
• To make the sauce: Put the chocolate, cream, corn syrup and sugar in a medium pan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the chocolate melts and comes to a light simmer, about 5 minutes. Still stirring, let it burble for a minute or two, then scrape it into a heatproof container. Use immediately, or cover and refrigerate until needed.
• To make the sundaes: If necessary, warm the fudge sauce in a double boiler, or microwave on low. For each sundae, sprinkle some salted chocolate bits and almonds in the bottom of a bowl, snifter or sundae glass. Top with a scoop or two of coffee ice cream, some hot fudge sauce, almonds and bits. Finish with a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream, fudge sauce, whipped cream, almonds and chocolate bits. Serve immediately with a long spoon.

MEXICAN HOT FUDGE SUNDAES

Steps:

• Bring cream and 1/2 cup coffee to boil in medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and cinnamon. Stir until chocolate is melted and sauce is smooth. Mix in vanilla extract. Scoop ice cream into bowls. Top with warm fudge sauce and pine nuts.

HOT BEEF SUNDAE

Steps:

• Pile mashed potatoes in each serving bowl to resemble a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Top with roast beef with gravy to resemble hot fudge. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top. Dollop sour cream, the "whipped cream," on top. Garnish each sundae with a cherry tomato.

HOT FUDGE SUNDAES

Steps:

• Place chocolate in a medium-size bowl. Heat 1/2 cup cream with 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan. Bring to a slight simmer.
• Pour hot cream over chocolate and allow it to sit undisturbed for a minute. Stir until fully incorporated. Stir in corn syrup until smooth.
• Whisk remaining 1/2 cup cream until it is whipped to soft peaks. Place 2 scoops of ice cream in two bowls. Spoon sauce over ice cream. Top with whipped cream and a cherry.

ITALIAN HOT FUDGE SUNDAE

Steps:

• Bring 2/3 cup of cream and espresso to a simmer in a heavy medium saucepan. Remove from the heat. Add the chocolate and stir until the chocolate melts and the sauce is smooth.
• Beat the remaining 1 cup of cream, adding powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, and almond extract in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Scoop the ice cream into bowls. Top with the warm fudge sauce, whipped sweetened cream, and nuts.

ACME HOT FUDGE SUNDAES

Steps:

• For ice cream:
• Whisk first 3 ingredients in medium saucepan to blend. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Bring to simmer. Whisk yolks and sugar in bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in hot cream mixture; return to saucepan. Stir over medium heat until mixture coats back of spoon, about 3 minutes (do not boil). Stir in brandy; chill until cold.
• Process custard in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer ice cream to container; cover and freeze until firm.
• For bourbon hot fudge sauce:
• Whisk cocoa powder and sugar in heavy large saucepan to blend. Gradually whisk in water and espresso powder. Whisk over medium heat until mixture comes to boil. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; whisk until smooth. Whisk in bourbon. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm over low heat until just pourable.)
• For dried cherry topping:
• Stir wine and sugar in medium saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Add cherries; simmer until liquid is almost evaporated, about 20 minutes.
• Divide half of hot fudge sauce among 8 cups. Top with a few cherries, then scoop of ice cream. Repeat layering with ice cream, sauce, and cherries. Top each with whipped cream and serve.