Sundae
(Ice Cream Sundae)
Along with Banana Split, sundae is one of the most served ice cream-based desserts in the United States of America. A sundae is ice cream topped with a sauce or syrup, typically served in a bowl. The most popular varieties of sundae are chocolate caramel, butterscotch, and strawberry.
Cherries, dairy cream, and nuts are the most common additions to the popular treat. Food historians still argue about the origin of the ice cream sundae, but there are three theories which remain the most popular. The first one says it was created in Illinois, where the law prohibited the selling of soda water on a Sunday.
As an alternative, local soda fountains started selling ice cream sodas without the soda, leaving the customers with only syrup and ice cream, known as sundaes. Read more
The second theory says that it was invented in Wisconsin by a soda fountain owner named Ed Berners, who served ice cream topped with syrup used for sodas to his customers. Berners loved the dish and charged a nickel for it. His competitor, George Giffy, started to serve the dessert on Sundays.
Once he started to make money, he changed the name from Ice Cream Sunday to Ice Cream Sundae and served it every day of the week. The last theory suggests that the sundae was first made in Ithaca, New York by Chester Platt, a drugstore owner who served a dish of vanilla ice cream, cherry syrup, and candied cherries to one Reverend John Scott, and he named the dish after the day.
Regardless of its inventor, today there are over hundred types of sundaes, offered in numerous flavors such as pineapple, blueberry, banana, raspberry, or marshmallow, among others.
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Brownie Sundae
As the name suggests, brownie sundae is a type of ice cream sundae with added brownies. Squares or pieces of rich, warm, and moist chocolate brownies are typically layered ... Read more
Recipe variations
Cherry Sundae
READY IN 2h 20minThe following recipe for a classic cherry sundae is adapted from the Boston Globe website (www.bostonglobe.com). If cherries are not in season, use store-bought maraschino cherries instead.
Summer Sundae
READY IN 2h 30minThe following recipe is adapted from the Martha Stewart website (www.marthastewart.com).
Banana Split
READY IN 5minThe following recipe shows how to prepare the traditional banana split dessert. The banana is cut lengthways in half, and a scoop of strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate each is placed in between two slices. Everything is drizzled with three flavored syrups: strawberry, pineapple, and chocolate, and then topped with whipped cream. A sprinkling of chopped peanuts and maraschino cherries placed on top completes the picture.
Hot Fudge Sundae
READY IN 25minThe following recipe is adapted from the Food 52 website (www.food52.com). The prepared ice cream can last for up to several weeks in the freezer. If you wish to make the hot fudge in advance, keep it in the refrigerator until needed. Then gently rewarm it, and add some water if necessary, to help loosen it up.
Brownie Sundae
READY IN 1h 5minThis next recipe is adapted from the Martha Stewart website (www.marthastewart.com).
Sundae Authentic recipe
The following recipe for a classic cherry sundae is adapted from the Boston Globe website (www.bostonglobe.com). If cherries are not in season, use store-bought maraschino cherries instead.
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