Description
A delightful dessert featuring fresh strawberries, creamy vanilla ice cream, and a luscious strawberry sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and halved)
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 cup strawberry sauce or syrup
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Optional: crushed nuts or chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Sauce:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine half of the strawberries with sugar and lemon juice.
- Cook until the strawberries break down and the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool. Optionally, blend for a smoother texture.
- Assemble the Sundae:
- In a dessert glass or bowl, add a layer of fresh strawberry halves.
- Add one scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
- Drizzle strawberry sauce generously over the ice cream.
- Add another layer of strawberries and repeat with another scoop of ice cream.
- Top with whipped cream.
- Drizzle more strawberry sauce over the whipped cream.
- Toppings:
- Finish with optional toppings like crushed nuts or chocolate chips.
Notes
- For an extra zing, add a hint of mint leaves as garnish.
- Ensure strawberries are ripe for maximum sweetness.
- For a colder dessert, chill the serving glasses before assembling.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sugar in the strawberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sundae