Chocolate Brownie Sundae with Hot Fudge (Printable Version)
Rich chocolate brownies with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge sauce. A decadent dessert that satisfies any sweet craving.
# What You'll Need:
→ Brownies
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus more for pan
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Hot Fudge Sauce
08 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
09 - 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Pinch of salt
→ For Assembling
14 - 6 cups vanilla ice cream
15 - Whipped cream, optional
16 - Chopped toasted nuts, optional
17 - Maraschino cherries, optional
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the butter mixture. Mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
04 - Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan.
05 - Combine heavy cream, chocolate chips, sugar, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until smooth and glossy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
06 - Cut cooled brownies into squares. Place one brownie square in each serving bowl.
07 - Top each brownie square with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.
08 - Drizzle hot fudge sauce over ice cream. Add whipped cream, chopped nuts, and a maraschino cherry if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The brownies stay slightly fudgy in the center while developing that paper-thin crackly top that makes you want to run your spoon through it again and again.
- You can prepare the components ahead of time and assemble just before serving, making this your secret weapon for impromptu dinner guests.
02 -
- If the hot fudge becomes too thick while sitting, simply reheat it gently with an additional splash of cream, stirring until smooth.
- The brownies actually taste better the day after baking, as the flavors deepen and the texture becomes more fudgy, so consider making them ahead of time.
03 -
- Under-bake the brownies slightly if youre planning to warm them before serving, as theyll continue cooking for a moment in the microwave.
- The real secret to an exceptional sundae is temperature contrast, so make sure your ice cream is thoroughly frozen and your fudge sauce is hot but not scalding.