Over-The-Top Hot Fudge Sundaes for a Party

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"This is *perfect* for a children's birthday party! The assorted topping listed are only optional use whatever you wish!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 10-12

ingredients

• 6 scoops vanilla ice cream
• 6 scoops chocolate ice cream (or use flavor desired)

• HOT FUDGE SAUCE

• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups whipping cream, unwhipped
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

• ASSORTED TOPPINGS

• toasted coconut
• chopped walnuts or pecans
• dried cherries (or dried fruit of choice)
• miniature M&M baking bits
• crumbled Oreo cookies
• mini chocolate chip

directions

1. Scoop the ice cream into a serving bowl; cover with foil and place in the freezer (this can be done a day in advance).
2. For the hot fudge sauce; in a medium heavy saucepan combine chocolate, sugar and whipping cream; stir over low heat until the chocolate is melted.
3. Increase the heat to medium and bring mixture to a boil; boil constantly until the sauce is smooth and thick (about 4-5 minutes) remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
4. TO SERVE: Put each topping in a separate bowl.
5. Set out buffet-style; the bowl of ice cream, hot fudge sauce and bowls of toppings.
6. Let everybody help themselves :).