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Sundae bar sauces

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword caramel sauce, dessert bar, hot fudge, ice cream party
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
A hot fudge sauce and a salted caramel sauce for an ice cream sundae bar, with topping ideas.

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces semisweet chocolate finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Kosher salt (a pinch)
  • 2 pints vanilla chocolate or favorite ice cream
  • Toppings of your choice: buttered popcorn (chewy cinnamon candies, chopped candy bars, chocolate-covered peanuts, gum drops, gummy bears, gummy fish, licorice, nonpareils) chewy cinnamon candies, chopped candy bars, chocolate-covered peanuts, gum drops, gummy bears, gummy fish, licorice, nonpareils

Directions

  • Combine the chocolate, cream, corn syrup, sugar, and cocoa powder in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the chocolate has melted.
  • Take it off the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla until smooth. Let it cool a little before serving.
  • Combine the sugar, corn syrup, and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves.
  • Bring to a boil, then swirl the pan now and then, without stirring, until the syrup turns a deep amber, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Turn the heat down to low. Carefully pour in the cream, then stir and simmer until smooth.
  • Take it off the heat and stir in the butter and a pinch of salt. Let it cool a little before serving.
  • Serve the ice cream with both sauces and the toppings.

Notes

Total 1 hour including cooling. Safety: hot caramel causes serious burns and sputters when cream is added; adults only. Contains dairy; chocolate-covered peanuts are a peanut allergen; popcorn and hard candies are choking hazards for small children.

Nutrition

Serving: 186g | Calories: 693kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 3.7g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 0.9g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 2.7g | Sugar: 87g | Vitamin A: 1198IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1.4mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 6 servings. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.