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Creamy Sundae Recipe with Rich Chocolate Fudge and Crunchy Nuts

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A nostalgic and comforting creamy sundae featuring smooth vanilla ice cream, rich homemade chocolate fudge, and toasted crunchy nuts. Perfect for any occasion and easy to make in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • Vanilla ice cream (about 1 quart or 950 ml)
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder (½ cup / 50 g)
  • Granulated sugar (1 cup / 200 g)
  • Whole milk (1 cup / 240 ml)
  • Unsalted butter (2 tablespoons / 28 g)
  • Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
  • Salt (a pinch)
  • Chopped walnuts (½ cup / 60 g)
  • Chopped pecans (½ cup / 60 g)
  • Optional: A sprinkle of sea salt or cinnamon for extra flavor twist

Instructions

  1. Toast the chopped walnuts and pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and aromatic. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder and sugar. Slowly add whole milk while whisking to avoid lumps.
  3. Place saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until fudge thickens and becomes glossy.
  5. Stir in butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and silky.
  6. Scoop vanilla ice cream into serving bowls or glasses, softening slightly if needed for easier scooping.
  7. Drizzle warm chocolate fudge generously over the ice cream.
  8. Top with toasted nuts and optionally sprinkle a pinch of sea salt or cinnamon.
  9. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm fudge and cold ice cream.

Notes

If fudge cools and thickens before serving, gently rewarm on low heat while stirring. Toast nuts carefully to avoid burning. Softening ice cream slightly before scooping helps maintain shape and texture contrast. The recipe is flexible for nut-free or dairy-free substitutions.

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