Classic Strawberry Sundae
Follow these steps to assemble a traditional, satisfying strawberry sundae using fresh strawberries and a simple homemade sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 7 min
- Total Time: 17 min
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Whipped cream for topping
- 1 maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry sauce: Combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the strawberries soften slightly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Do not overcook; you want some texture remaining.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Let the sauce cool slightly.
- Place three scoops of vanilla ice cream into a tall sundae glass or bowl.
- Spoon the warm or room-temperature strawberry sauce generously over the ice cream scoops.
- Top the sundae with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Place one maraschino cherry on top of the whipped cream to finish.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, mash some of the strawberries against the side of the pan while cooking.
- If you prefer a colder topping immediately, chill the sauce completely before assembling the sundae.
- Substitute the vanilla ice cream with strawberry or coffee ice cream for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sundae
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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