Description
Indulge in the Ultimate English Brownie Sundae, a delightful dessert combining rich, fudgy brownies with creamy vanilla ice cream, drizzled with luscious caramel and chocolate sauces, and topped with crunchy nuts, whipped cream, and a classic maraschino cherry. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in under an hour.
Ingredients
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Brownie Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Sundae Toppings
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- ¼ cup chocolate sauce
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (optional)
- ½ cup whipped cream
- 4 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Add Eggs & Vanilla: Whisk in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until the mixture is fully blended and slightly thickened.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Sift together the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder, then gently fold into the wet mixture until a thick, consistent batter forms.
- Bake Brownies: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool & Cut: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares, which will serve as the base for the sundaes.
- Assemble Sundae: Place one brownie square into each serving bowl. Top each with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Drizzle Sauces: Generously pour caramel sauce and chocolate sauce over the ice cream and brownie base for maximum flavor.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle chopped nuts over the sundae for an optional crunchy texture, then add a dollop of whipped cream on top.
- Garnish & Serve: Finish each sundae with a maraschino cherry and serve immediately to enjoy the warm brownie with melting ice cream combination.
Notes
- Ensure brownies are completely cooled before assembling to prevent the ice cream from melting too quickly.
- Chopped nuts are optional but add a delightful crunch to the sundae.
- Use high-quality vanilla ice cream and sauces for the best flavor.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blends.
- To save time, you can prepare the brownies a day ahead and store them tightly covered.
