Chocolate Fudge Sundae

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this decadent Chocolate Fudge Sundae, a timeless treat that combines creamy, velvety vanilla ice cream with a rich homemade chocolate fudge sauce. Made in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe transforms everyday ingredients like unsweetened cocoa powder, heavy cream, and butter into a luscious hot fudge topping with a hint of vanilla. Each sundae is crowned with whipped cream, crunchy chopped nuts, and a burst of sweetness from a cherry on top—perfect for satisfying your dessert cravings. Whether you're hosting guests or treating yourself, this customizable sundae is the perfect balance of smooth, warm, and indulgent textures. Treat yourself to this crowd-pleasing classic!

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

4 scoops Vanilla ice cream
2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup Sugar
0.5 cup Heavy cream
0.25 cup Unsalted butter
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
0.25 teaspoon Salt
0.25 cup Chopped nuts (optional)
1 cup Whipped cream
4 pieces Cherries
2 tablespoons Chocolate shavings (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cocoa powder and sugar.

Step 2

Add the heavy cream and butter to the saucepan, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to boil.

Step 3

Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt until fully combined and smooth.

Step 4

Allow the fudge sauce to cool slightly for a few minutes.

Step 5

In serving bowls, place two scoops of vanilla ice cream each.

Step 6

Generously drizzle the warm fudge sauce over the ice cream.

Step 7

Top each sundae with a dollop of whipped cream.

Step 8

Sprinkle chopped nuts and chocolate shavings, if using.

Step 9

Garnish each sundae with a cherry on top.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate fudge sundae.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(751.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2393.3

Total Fat 125.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 338.6mg	0%
Sodium 850.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 295.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.8g	0%
Total Sugars 271.0g
Protein 18.5g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 407.5mg	0%
Iron 3.7mg	0%
Potassium 1052.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.4%

Protein: 3.1%

Carbs: 49.5%