This strawberry ice cream sundae recipe has just what you need to quell that frozen dessert craving. The homemade syrup is made in less time than it takes to head to the store and return with a premade, less delicious version.
Topped with whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings, it's the best combination of flavors for your sweet tooth. Have I caught your attention yet?
Frozen desserts like this ice cream sundae are best for hot summer days, unlike my frozen grasshopper pie which is actually more of a spring dessert. You can duplicate this recipe to share with family and friends at a party or enjoy it alone from the comfort of your own kitchen.
It's great for birthdays because you can make the syrup ahead of time, it's easy to assemble and you can make an ice cream bar where the kids can pick their toppings.
This papaya ice cream and mochi ice cream balls are frozen treats that I think you'll like as well.
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Strawberry Ice Cream Sundae Ingredients
With only 5 ingredients, you will have yourself a delicious ice cream sundae with real strawberry syrup. I also use real strawberry syrup in my strawberry shortcake ice cream.
- fresh strawberries - To make a homemade strawberry syrup plus more for topping. Choose the juiciest strawberries.
- granulated sugar - To make the syrup.
- vanilla ice-cream - I suggest a high quality vanilla ice cream since it's one of the stars of the dish.
- dark chocolate - The chocolate will be shaved over the sundae to make it a little fancy.
- whipped cream - The finishing touch to this sundae.
*Check recipe card for ingredient amounts.
How to Make a Strawberry Sundae
For the Strawberry Syrup
Step 1. Combine the strawberries and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 2. Lower the heat and simmer until the liquid reduces a little, about 15 minutes.
Step 3. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer to remove the strawberries and then discard them. Let the sauce cool down.
To Assemble the Sundae
- Pour and scoop. Pour 1 tablespoon strawberry syrup in the bottom of a dessert bowl. Add 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Repeat. Add 2 more tablespoons of strawberry syrup. Add 2 more scoops of ice cream.
- Top. Top with the whipped cream, strawberries, dark chocolate and a bit more of the strawberry syrup.
- Serve. Serve immediately! Refrigerate leftover strawberry syrup.
Joss' Tips
- You'll need 2 cups of strawberries to make the syrup, along with a few left over for topping purposes. A fine mesh strainer works best for the last step of syrup creation; however, if you don't own one, never fear! You can also use cheese cloth.
- Of course, if you need to make this dessert in a pinch and you have strawberry syrup on hand, feel free to skip this step, but there is nothing quite like the homemade version!
- National Strawberry Sundae Day is July 7th.
Recipe FAQs
Strawberry sundaes are a simple combination of vanilla ice cream and chunky strawberry syrup plus optional toppings like chocolate and whipped cream.
Ithaca, New York is the birthplace of the cherry sundae and is named after the day it was created in 1892. Drizzled with cherry syrup and topped with candied cherries, it shot up in popularity quickly. While some recipes' shining star is the strawberry rather than the cherry, it is just as tasty.
Leftover syrup should be refrigerated for later enjoyment. You can use it chilled or heat it back up on the stove to your desired temperature and use it for a variety of other treats including cheesecake, cake in a jar, waffles, fruity strawberry milk or even another strawberry sundae!
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Strawberry Ice Cream Sundae Recipe
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Syrup
- 2 cups strawberries - cleaned, hulled and chopped
- ½ cup granulated sugar
For the Sundae
- 3 scoops vanilla ice-cream
- 3 strawberries - chopped
- ½ tablespoon dark chocolate - shaved
- whipped cream - to serve
Instructions
Strawberry Syrup
- Combine the strawberries and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Lower the heat and simmer until the liquid reduces a little, about 15 minutes.
- Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer to remove the strawberries. Let the sauce cool down.
To Assemble the Sundae
- Pour 1 tablespoon strawberry syrup in the bottom of a dessert bowl. Add 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Add 2 more tablespoons of strawberry syrup. Add 2 more scoops of ice cream.
- Top with the whipped cream, strawberries, dark chocolate and a bit more of the strawberry syrup. Serve immediately!
Notes
- If you don't have a fine mesh strainer to strain the syrup, you can also use cheese cloth.
- If you need to make this dessert in a pinch, you can use store-bought strawberry syrup, although homemade is best!
- F.Y.I. National Strawberry Sundae Day is July 7th.
- Leftover syrup should be refrigerated for up to two weeks for later enjoyment. You can use it chilled or heat it back up on the stove to your desired temperature and use it for a variety of other treats.
Nutrition
Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.
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