My Dad's Ice Cream Sundae Circa 1950's
Take a nostalgic trip back to the golden era of soda fountains with "My Dad's Ice Cream Sundae Circa 1950's," a timeless dessert that celebrates the art of indulgence. This vintage treat features creamy vanilla ice cream nestled between sweet banana halves, drizzled with warm, luscious hot fudge, and crowned with billowy whipped cream. A sprinkle of crushed peanuts or walnuts adds a satisfying crunch, while maraschino cherries and a garnish of waffle cone pieces or wafer cookies complete this retro masterpiece. Ready in just 10 minutes, this sundae is perfect for reliving cherished family traditions or creating new memories. Serve it up in a chilled dish for the ultimate diner-style experience!
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Ingredients
- 3 scoops Vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup Hot fudge sauce
- 1 cup Whipped cream
- 2 pieces Maraschino cherries
- 2 tablespoons Crushed peanuts or walnuts
- 1 piece Banana
- 2 pieces Waffle cone pieces or wafer cookies
Directions
Step 1
Place a serving bowl or sundae dish in the freezer for 5 minutes to chill.
Step 2
Slice the banana lengthwise into two halves and arrange them along the sides of the chilled serving dish.
Step 3
Add three scoops of vanilla ice cream between the banana slices, spacing them evenly.
Step 4
Warm the hot fudge sauce in the microwave or on the stovetop until it is pourable but not too hot (about 30 seconds to 1 minute if microwaving).
Step 5
Drizzle the hot fudge sauce evenly over the ice cream scoops, letting it cascade onto the bananas as well.
Step 6
Top each scoop with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
Step 7
Sprinkle the crushed peanuts or walnuts over the whipped cream for a bit of crunch.
Step 8
Finish the sundae with two maraschino cherries placed on top of the whipped cream dollops.
Step 9
Garnish with waffle cone pieces or wafer cookies for an added touch of texture and whimsy.
Step 10
Serve immediately with a long spoon and enjoy this classic 1950s-style sundae!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (656g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1900.2 |
| Total Fat 84.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 47.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 148.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 423.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 269.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 215.5g | |
| Protein 22.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 24IU | 0% |
| Calcium 365.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1526.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories