A Brownie Sundae is my ultimate comfort dessert when regular ice cream feels too simple. The warm, fudgy brownie beneath creates a perfect temperature contrast with the cold ice cream, topped with drizzles of chocolate that make every bite irresistible.
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Brownie sundae recipe
Brownie sundae is a delightful dessert that combines the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the creamy goodness of sundae. This indulgent treat typically features a warm brownie as the base, topped with a scoop of ice cream, and generously drizzled with sauces like hot fudge and caramel.
When you take a bite of a brownie sundae, you experience a delightful contrast between temperatures and textures. The warm brownie with cold ice cream, the sweetness of the ice cream with the bitter flavor of the chocolate brownie, and the soft brownie with crunchy ice cream toppings.
You can enhance your sundae with delicious toppings, such as a drizzle of hot fudge, peanut butter sauce, or caramel sauce. Add fresh berries, banana slices, or maraschino cherries, then sprinkle with crushed almonds, pecans, or walnuts. For extra fun, toss in chocolate chips, Oreo crumbles, or gummy worms.
This dessert pairs well with desserts like fruit-based treats, light pastries, cookies, or fresh berries, petit fours, or cookie crisps. For drinks, try salt coffee, tea, milkshakes (chocolate or vanilla), sodas like root beer floats or cola, or dessert wines such as Port or Late-harvest Riesling.
Everything creates an extraordinary dessert experience. Here’s how to make the chocolate brownie sundae:
Chocolate brownie sundae
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Ingredients
For the brownies
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
For the sundae
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- Chocolate syrup or hot fudge sauce
- Whipped cream optional
- Chopped nuts optional
- Maraschino cherries optional
Instructions
Prepare the brownies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool, then cut them into squares.
Assemble the sundae
- Place a warm brownie on each plate or bowl.
- Top each brownie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup or hot fudge sauce over the ice cream and brownie.
- Add whipped cream, a sprinkle of chopped nuts, and a maraschino cherry if desired.
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Variations
Chocolate brownie sundaes come in a variety of delicious and creative variations. Here are some ideas you can try:
- Black Forest Brownie Sundae is inspired by the Black Forest cake.
- Layer brownie pieces with cherry sauce and ice cream.
- Top with whipped cream and grated chocolate.
- Triple Chocolate Brownie Sundae
- Add chocolate ice cream on top of two stacked brownies.
- Drizzled with chocolate fudge sauce and salted caramel sauce.
- Garnished with chocolate sprinkles and salted roasted peanuts for texture and flavor contrast.
- Layered Brownie Sundae in a Glass
- Break brownies into chunks and layer in a clear glass or bowl with scoops of ice cream.
- Layer with hot fudge or caramel sauce.
- Top with fresh strawberry slices for a fruity twist.
- Coffee Chip Addition
- Uses coffee chip ice cream to add a coffee flavor dimension.
- Drizzled with thick chocolate sauce and sprinkled with mini chocolate chips.
- Top with whipped cream and maraschino cherries.
- Vegan Version includes dairy-free chocolate brownies, dairy-free vanilla ice cream, and dairy-free whipped cream.
- Mexican Version is infused with Mexican chocolate, cinnamon, and a hint of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick. It pairs with rich whipped cream and a complementary sauce to highlight the warm spices.