Classic Strawberry Sundae
Indulge in the timeless delight of a Classic Strawberry Sundae, a dessert that perfectly balances sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors. This easy-to-make treat features fresh strawberries simmered with sugar and a splash of lemon juice to create a luscious homemade strawberry sauce that’s poured generously over velvety vanilla ice cream. Topped with clouds of whipped cream, a sprinkling of crunchy chopped nuts, and crowned with bright red maraschino cherries, every bite is a symphony of textures and tastes. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dessert is ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth on any day. Whether served as a nostalgic family favorite or as a crowd-pleaser at your next gathering, this strawberry sundae is sure to impress. Keywords: classic strawberry sundae, homemade strawberry sauce, vanilla ice cream dessert, easy sundae recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 0.5 cup whipped cream
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 4 pieces maraschino cherries
Directions
Step 1
Wash and hull the fresh strawberries, then chop them into small pieces.
Step 2
In a small saucepan, combine the chopped strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice.
Step 3
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries break down and form a sauce-like consistency. This should take about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Remove the strawberry sauce from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Step 5
In serving bowls or sundae glasses, place 1 cup of vanilla ice cream in each.
Step 6
Pour an equal amount of strawberry sauce over each serving of ice cream.
Step 7
Top each sundae with whipped cream.
Step 8
Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.
Step 9
Garnish each sundae with two maraschino cherries.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy the classic strawberry sundae!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (514g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 954.9 |
| Total Fat 47.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 22.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 132.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 202.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 116.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 92.2g | |
| Protein 15.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium 368.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 930.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories