Ice cream sundaes are a popular, simple, and easy dessert. Easy to assemble and serve, ice cream sundaes are an easy option for a quick dessert or treat, especially during the warm summer months.
Making ice cream sundaes is a great easy dessert idea for family gatherings and a fun family activity. An ice cream sundae buffet can also be a great dessert idea for a children’s birthday party or another social gathering. Sundaes are relatively easy to prepare, making them a great dessert idea for younger chefs.
Popular Sundae Toppings: Various Fruits and Sauces
Various sweet sauces, such as chocolate and caramel sauce, are traditional toppings on ice cream sundaes. There are multiple syrups available to top sundaes. Caramel and hot fudge toppings are also very tasty slightly warmed and added on a sundae.
For older taste buds, some liquers are additionally tasty topped on an ice cream sundae.
For a healthy addition to your ice cream sundae consider adding one of the following fruit or fruits to your sundae.
- Cubed mango
- Raisins, and other dried fruit such as cherries, blueberries, cranberries
- Strawberries
- Pineapple
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Cherries
- Diced peach
- Diced plum
- A kiwi
- Cubed papaya
- Strawberries
- Blackberries
- Bananas
Bananas splits are ice cream sundaes with bananas on the bottom.
Various Chopped Nuts as a Tasty Ice Cream Sundae Topping
Various kinds of nuts can be tasty on an ice cream sundae. Chopped nuts are traditionally sprinkled on top of an ice cream sundae. Listed below are a variety of nuts that are scrumptious on an ice cream sundae.
- Chopped walnuts
- Chopped pecans
- Chopped peanuts
- Chopped pistachios
- Chopped cashews
Seeds are also a popular and delicious topping on a sundae. Here are some seeds to consider putting on your ice cream sundae.
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sunflower seeds
Both salted and unsalted varieties can be tasty on an ice cream sundae.
Quick and Easy Ice Cream Sundae Topping Ideas: Baked Goods
There are a variety of tasty candies and confection items that pair well with ice cream sundaes. Cookies and bars are also delicious served at the bottom of an ice cream sundae. Brownies are especially popular at the bottom of an ice cream sundae. Here are some tasty ideas for including in an ice cream sundae bar or for topping your own ice cream sundae.
- Various cookies or bars
- Granola or other cereals
- Cookie crumbs
- Various candies
- Sprinkles
Delicious Ice Cream Sundae: Whipped Cream and Other Dairy Toppings
Ice cream sundaes are traditionally served with whipped cream on top.
For a healthier low-fat dairy topping for your sundae, consider adding nonfat, unsweetened Greek yogurt or fat free versions of whipped topping.
Ice cream sundaes are also very simple to make. Merely serve any kind of ice cream topped with one or more of the following toppings. There are a variety of delicious combinations you could consider using for your ice cream sundaes.
