American Airlines sundae

Prep Time: 10 minutes  |  Cook Time: 5 minutes  |  Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings  |  Difficulty: Easy  |  Cuisine: American

Ingredients

• 4 large scoops premium vanilla ice cream
• 1/2 cup hot fudge sauce, warmed
• 1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Chill two glass dessert bowls or coupe glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes.
2. In a cold mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft, billowy peaks form.
3. Warm the hot fudge sauce in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave until pourable.
4. Place two scoops of vanilla ice cream into each chilled bowl.
5. Drizzle generously with warm hot fudge sauce, allowing it to pool around the ice cream.
6. Sprinkle chopped toasted nuts over the fudge.
7. Top with a generous mound of fresh whipped cream.
8. Garnish with a maraschino cherry if desired and serve immediately.

Tips & Notes

• Toast the nuts in a dry pan for 3-4 minutes to enhance their flavor and crunch.
• Use high-quality vanilla bean ice cream for the most luxurious result.
• Warm your fudge sauce just before serving so it creates a beautiful contrast with the cold ice cream.
• For an elegant touch, build the sundae in a clear glass bowl to show off the layers.

Nutrition Notes

This indulgent dessert is rich in calories, fats, and sugar — best enjoyed as an occasional treat. Nuts add a small dose of protein and healthy fats.