Mexican Sundae

Indulge in the sweet, spicy, and crunchy perfection of a Mexican Sundae, a vibrant dessert that transforms classic ice cream into a fiesta of flavors and textures. This easy-to-make recipe features creamy vanilla ice cream topped with luscious dark chocolate syrup, a hint of ground cinnamon, and a pinch of cayenne pepper for a subtle kick of heat. Drizzles of salted caramel sauce add a rich sweetness, while chopped roasted peanuts and crushed cinnamon-sugar tortilla chips provide irresistible crunch. Crowned with fluffy whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, and optional fresh mint leaves, this sundae is a visual and culinary delight. Ready in just 10 minutes, this make-ahead dessert dazzles at dinner parties or satisfies a quick sweet tooth craving with its bold Mexican-inspired flavors and unique twist on a classic treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 scoops Vanilla ice cream
• 2 tablespoons Dark chocolate syrup
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch Cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons Salted caramel sauce
• 2 tablespoons Chopped roasted peanuts
• 0.5 cups Crushed cinnamon sugar tortilla chips
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• 2 units Maraschino cherries
• 4 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Place two scoops of vanilla ice cream into each serving bowl or dessert glass.

Step 2

Drizzle 1 tablespoon of dark chocolate syrup over the ice cream in each bowl.

Step 3

Sprinkle a small pinch of ground cinnamon and cayenne pepper evenly over the chocolate syrup for a warm and spicy kick.

Step 4

Drizzle 1 tablespoon of salted caramel sauce on top of each bowl for added sweetness and depth of flavor.

Step 5

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of chopped roasted peanuts on each sundae for a crunchy texture.

Step 6

Add 1/4 cup of crushed cinnamon sugar tortilla chips to each sundae for a unique twist and additional crunch.

Step 7

Top each sundae with a generous dollop of whipped cream.

Step 8

Place one maraschino cherry on top of each whipped cream dollop.

Step 9

Finish the presentation with two fresh mint leaves as an optional garnish for a pop of color and freshness.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your Mexican Sundae!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(528.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1671.0

Total Fat 82.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 171.4mg	0%
Sodium 754.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 209.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g	0%
Total Sugars 144.1g
Protein 19.3g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 412.0mg	0%
Iron 1.8mg	0%
Potassium 916.9mg	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: 44.8%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 50.5%