Hot Fudge Sundaes
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Enjoy the nostalgia of a good old-fashioned ice cream sundae—creamy ice cream topped with rich hot fudge, whipped cream, chopped nuts, and, of course, a cherry on top!
Did anyone else grow up with family trips to Friendly’s after dinner for hot fudge sundaes? These over-the-top treats are the ultimate nostalgic dessert. Picture a generous scoop (or three!) of creamy vanilla ice cream topped with warm, rich hot fudge sauce, a dollop of whipped cream, and a cherry on top—pure bliss. Whether you’re making it for a special occasion or just treating yourself to a bit of sweet nostalgia, this dessert is sure to hit the spot. To really make the ultimate sundae, whip up your own homemade hot fudge sauce (it’s easy!) and, if you’re feeling ambitious, try making homemade vanilla ice cream too.
What You’ll Need To Make Hot Fudge Sundaes
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Step-By-Step Instructions
Scoop about 1 cup of vanilla ice cream into each of four sundae glasses.
![3 scoops of vanilla ice cream in sundae glass](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2024/06/hot-fudge-sundae-step-02-1200x960.jpg)
Pour a generous amount of hot fudge sauce over each serving of ice cream.
![sundae glass with 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream with hot fudge on top](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2024/06/hot-fudge-sundae-step-03-1200x960.jpg)
Top each sundae with whipped cream and a sprinkle of chopped nuts if using.
![sundae glass with 3 scoops vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, and chopped nuts](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2024/06/hot-fudge-sundae-step-04-1200x960.jpg)
Top it off with a maraschino cherry.
![sundae glass with 3 cups vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, chopped nuts and a maraschino cherry](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2024/06/hot-fudge-sundae-step-05-1200x960.jpg)
Enjoy!
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Hot Fudge Sundaes
Ingredients
- 1 quart homemade or store-bought vanilla ice cream (1 cup per sundae)
- ¾ cup hot fudge, divided (3 tablespoons per sundae)
- 1 cup sweetened whipped cream (for topping)
- Chopped nuts (optional, for topping)
- Maraschino cherries (for topping)
Instructions
- Scoop about 1 cup of vanilla ice cream into each of four sundae glasses. Pour a generous amount of hot fudge sauce over each serving of ice cream.
- Top each sundae with whipped cream, a sprinkle of chopped nuts if using, and a maraschino cherry.
Notes
Nutrition Information
This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator.
Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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