17 Next-Level Ice Cream Sundae Recipes (2024)

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If you’re like us, you’re way more likely to eat ice cream straight from a store-bought pint for dessert than to build a sundae out of it. We’re here to tell you though, when it comes to special occasions, birthdays, and theme parties, there’s nothing better than an ice cream sundae. Check out our 17 recipes for flavor ideas—but truly, there’s no wrong way to make one.

At their most basic, an ice cream sundae is a (glass) bowl of ice cream topped with sauce or syrup, whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, and sprinkles. There are a number of stories as to where the sundae got its name (was it served 0n a Sunday? Was the creator someone with the last name Sunday? We may never truly know), but what is true is that everyone’s got a favorite recipe. Take inspiration from some of ours, like our Froot Loops sundae (with raspberry sauce), our s’mores sundae (self-explanatory in the best way), our spiked chocolate brownie sundae (crumbled brownies, hot fudge, and a drizzle of Godiva liquor), or our Eton mess sundae (meringue + strawberry). Can’t pick just one? We get it. You could make Disney’s monstrosity of a kitchen sink sundae—it’s got bananas! cupcakes! an entire can of whipped cream!—pretty much everything you could want, including the sink. OR make a sundae bar with all your favorite toppings—you won’t have to share or choose.

Too cold out for ice cream, or does a massive bowl of dairy seem like a lot? Don’t worry, you can still get your sundae fix. Try one of our sundae-inspired recipes instead: We’ve got ice cream sundae cupcakes, hot fudge sundae nachos, grilled peach sundaes, hot fudge sundae dip, and grilled pineapple sundaes. You can even enjoy a breakfast sundae—just swap out the ice cream for your favorite yogurt flavors (don’t worry, we’re still topping with sprinkles and a cherry).

Want more chilled dessert ideas? Check out our favorite milkshake recipes, no-bake desserts, and icebox cakes too.

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Fruit Loops Sundae

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Your favorite breakfast cereal only gets better when you cover it with ice cream and top it with raspberry sauce. It's a fruity flavor bomb, and we totally give you permission to eat it for breakfast. 😈

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Peanut Butter Cup Sundae

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Anything that starts with a bed of peanut butter is bound to be good! This sundae starts with as much PB in the bottom as you like, and just keeps delivering on deliciousness thanks to tons of hot fudge, peanut butter cups and vanilla ice cream.

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Oreo Sundae

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Too much of a good thing is never enough. , mini Oreos, chocolate chips, and a dusting of Oreo cookie crumbs on top make this one amazing creation.

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Eton Mess Sundae

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Broken pieces of meringue cookies (store-bought or homemade), sliced strawberries, and strawberry ice cream turn a low-brow sundae into something worthy of English high tea.

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S'mores Sundae

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There's so much s'more to love in this insane dessert. On top of a base of marshmallow topping sits vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, and graham cracker pieces. Then it's finished with a malted milk ball JUST BECAUSE.

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Spiked Chocolate Brownie Sundae

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It's a chocolate-lover's fantasy: Chocolate chocolate-chip ice cream, crumbled brownies, hot fudge, and a drizzle of Godiva liquor makes this sundae almost too much to handle.

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Movie Madness Sundae

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We might have overdone it on this one. Heath Bar ice cream gets covered in chocolate sauce and an entire concession stand's worth of toppings: M&Ms, Milk Duds, Whoppers...and even Jujyfruits and a few Sour Patch Kids, for authenticity.

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Kitchen Sink Sundae

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A 28-ingredient sundae?! Be still, our hearts. This dessert is aptly named for its epic range of toppings (Bananas! Cupcakes! An entire can of whipped cream!) and for the fact that it’s served in a slightly shrunken replica of a chrome kitchen sink.

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Grilled Pineapple Sundaes

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Grilling helps caramelize the sugars in pineapple before topping with dulce de leche and vanilla ice cream. Say "aloha" to your go-to summer dessert.

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Banana Split Pops

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These pops are bananas! They're like everything you love about an ice cream sundae, but with chocolate-covered bananas as the star.

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Brownie Ice Cream Cups

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Brownie cup > ice cream cone, especially when you can use a box mix!

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Hot Fudge Sundae Dip

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You can customize this dessert with whatever toppings you'd like, but hot fudge and rainbow sprinkles are an absolute must. Serve with waffle cone pieces or vanilla wafer cookies.

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Strawberry Sundae Bites

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These poppable bites are perfect for mini celebrations. The best part? Unlike a sundae, you can eat a ton of them!

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Grilled Peaches

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Underripe peaches are the worst—unless they're grilled. Over the flame, they get deliciously charred and caramelized, perfect for serving with ice cream and caramel sauce.

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Breakfast Sundaes

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We know, these aren't technically ice cream sundaes, but they look enough like one that we're counting it! Yogurt gets topped with all your favorite ice cream ingredients, plus Cheerios for good measure.

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Ice Cream Sundae Cupcakes

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Okay, okay, these aren't actually an ice cream sundae, but they're so cute, we just had to include them anyway. Take inspiration from our ice cream-stuffed cupcakes and fill these with your favorite flavor to get them even closer to a sundae.

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Hot Fudge Sundae Nachos

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You'll be hard-pressed to find anyone of any age that doesn't love a hot fudge sundae, making them the perfect thing to serve to a group. You could set up a DIY sundae bar, or make these hot fudge sundae nachos!

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FAQs

What would you add to an ice cream sundae to make it better? ›

The Basics
  1. Sugar cones.
  2. Whipped cream.
  3. Maraschino Cherries.
  4. Rainbow sprinkles.
  5. Chocolate sprinkles.
  6. Chopped walnuts.

What is the most popular topping for ice cream sundaes? ›

The 11 Most Popular Ice Cream Toppings That Every Store Must...
  • Sprinkles: An absolute classic, no one can deny a liberal helping of rainbow or chocolate sprinkles on top of a sundae. ...
  • Maraschino cherry: Whether you eat it first or save it for last, a sundae isn't a sundae without a cherry on top.

How to make an ice cream sundae 4 steps? ›

Place one scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and add some mixed fresh fruit and syrup. Repeat this step again making sure you coat the edges of the glass with syrup. This time, add your scoop of chocolate ice cream. Add a small layer of your whipped cream, then fruit, then add your final scoop of strawberry ice cream.

What is the secret to making ice cream very creamy? ›

When it comes to great ice cream, cold temperatures and speed are your friends: the faster you bring your base from liquid to solid, the creamier it'll be. In a 2-quart unit, a typical batch of ice cream will take between 18 and 25 minutes to churn.

What are fancy sundae toppings? ›

Here are a few ideas to get you started:
  • We set out nuts, cookies, licorice, and M&Ms as ice cream toppings for our Sundae bar, but tailor your ingredients for your favorite eaters.
  • A berries and cream version would be heavenly—vanilla ice cream, raspberries, and pecans with caramel sauce.
Aug 1, 2023

What is a Millionaire sundae? ›

Layers of vanilla and chocolate mousses, biscuit crumb and toffee flavour sauce, topped with white chocolate curls. Chilled.

What is an old fashioned sundae? ›

Old Fashioned Sundaes

Creamy Tastee Freez soft serve topped with your choice of Hot Fudge, Chocolate, Strawberry, Caramel, whipped cream and a cherry served in a Sundae cup.

What is Mcdonalds sundae ice cream made of? ›

Ingredients: Milk, Sugar, Cream, Corn Syrup, Natural Flavor, Mono And Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Vitamin A Palmitate.

How to make a home alone sundae? ›

This sundae, in honour of Kevin is of course, three scoops. A version of a banana split this sundae is simple and classic. It's built from your favourite vanilla ice cream, sliced bananas, peanut butter chocolate sauce and then sprinkles of smashed up chocolate bars and toasted nuts. It's pretty incredible.

How to make an ice cream sundae 5 steps? ›

5 Steps For Creating An Ice Cream Sundae At Home
  1. Choose your serving bowls. Your ice cream sundae will be enjoyable in whatever container you choose. ...
  2. Create a sundae base. Put two to three scoops of an ice cream of your choice on the bottom of your dish. ...
  3. Drizzle your sauce. ...
  4. Add some toppings. ...
  5. Finishing touches.
Apr 5, 2017

How to make a cherry bomb sundae? ›

Directions. Line two muffin cups with plastic wrap. Divide ice cream between cups. Press a chocolate-covered cherry into each; smooth ice cream over cherries.

What is a traditional ice cream sundae? ›

Traditional sundaes consist of vanilla ice cream topped with syrup, whipped cream, and a cherry served in a tulip-shaped glass or bowl. A sundae is delicious and a favorite ice cream option for those stopping by an old-time ice cream shop, but the history of the ice cream sundae is unknown.

Who makes the biggest ice cream sundaes? ›

The largest ice cream sundae was one weighing 24.91 tonnes (54,917 lb) made by Palm Dairies Ltd under the supervision of Mike Rogiani in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on 24 July 1988. Comments below may relate to previous holders of this record.

Does Smuckers sundae syrup harden? ›

We suggest storing Smucker's® Magic Shell Chocolate Fudge Flavored Topping at room temperature, even after opening. Do not refrigerate. If Magic Shell Toppings are stored below 65º, the product will separate and harden.

What can I add to ice cream to make it taste better? ›

Fresh Fruit

Stick with fruits that have a great texture when frozen. Strawberries, cherries, and blueberries are all good choices. Just give them a rough chop and toss them into your ice cream. Try tropical fruits like pineapple and mango, although you will want to dice these fruits into even smaller pieces.

How can I improve my ice cream? ›

Adding candy pieces, nuts or dried or fresh fruit to your ice cream can add a whole new flavor and texture dimension. Mix-ins should be small, around the size of a chocolate chip, so the ice cream maker can incorporate them into the frozen ice cream.

What could you add in to change the Flavour of the ice cream? ›

Spices (toasted; strained out if whole) -- cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, mace, cloves, allspice, black pepper, etc . Fruits -- these can be tricky because of iciness or acid content (see notes below), but often pureed fruits work well simply stirred into the ice cream base when it's cooled.

What makes ice cream taste better? ›

A big reason why ice cream tastes so good is because of its high fat content. Unless it is labeled as light, low-fat or non-fat, ice cream must contain at least 10% fat, and this fat must come from milk.

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