Italian Hot Fudge Sundae

Everyone loves hot fudge sundaes. The sweetened almond cream is divine, I would suggest using the Amaretto! And since Amaretto is liquid love... this recipe is perfect for your valentine! You can substitute gelato for ice cream. Recipe adapted from the Food Network.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 2⁄3 cups  whipping cream
• 1⁄3 cup  freshly  brewed espresso
• 12  ounces  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3  tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1  teaspoon  almond extract or 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Amaretto
• 1  quart vanilla ice cream
• 1⁄2 cup  slivered almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
•  maraschino cherry, garnish

Directions

1. Bring 2/3 cup of cream and espresso to a simmer. Remove from burner and add chocolate. Stir until smooth.
2. Beat remaining cup of cream. Add powdered sugar (a tablespoon at a time), and almond extract or amaretto in a mixing bowl and beat until peaks form.
3. Scoop the ice cream into sundae dishes.
4. Top with chocolate sauce, whipped almond cream, and nuts. Garnish with cherry.