This easy ice cream sundae mixes the flavors of chocolate and hazelnut (Nutella!) with fresh cherries and soft vanilla ice cream.
There are few things in life that epitomize the excitement of childhood culinary dreams more than an ice cream sundae. It is difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of this excitement. Perhaps it is the endless possibilities of ingredients. Then again, maybe it is the special bowl or glass it is served in. For me, it is the promise of dipping my spoon into the tall sundae glass and the surprise at what combination of flavors I will pull out from the seemingly endless layers. Of course, as the chef of the house, it is my duty to run a quality-control check on each of the ingredients before serving them to my trusting husband and boys.
It only took one spoonful of vanilla ice cream for me to determine that it was sufficiently creamy and sweet. One plump cherry popped into my mouth told me that the juicy fruit would seep into the vanilla ice cream effortlessly. The Nutella? It took me at least six or seven swipes of my finger in the container to determine that the creamy hazelnut and chocolate confection was good enough to serve to my family. Just taking one for the team.
When I set the cold treats in front of my boys, they became wide-eyed and emitted various "oo"s and "ah"s. They were respectfully silent as they plowed their way through the sundaes, devouring layer upon layer of melting ice cream, warm chocolate and sweet berries. The childhood wonder has been successfully passed on to another generation and their future sundae dreams will be limited only by their imaginations.
Using four 8-ounce glasses, pour ¼ cup pitted, sliced fresh cherries into the bottom of each glass.
Next, put in a layer of slightly softened vanilla ice cream, followed by a layer of softened Nutella (soften on 50% power in the microwave for 10 to 20 seconds), another layer of vanilla ice cream, and a healthy drizzle of Nutella. Top with 2 tablespoons sliced cherries. Garnish with a sprig of mint and serve immediately.
Cherry & Nutella Ice Cream Sundae Recipe
Ingredients
- 10 ounces fresh cherries pitted and sliced
- about ¼ gallon a little less vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
- ¾ cup Nutella
- 4 sprigs of mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Using four 8-ounce glasses, pour ¼ cup pitted, sliced fresh cherries into the bottom of each glass. Next, put in a layer of slightly softened vanilla ice cream, followed by a layer of softened Nutella (soften on 50% power in the microwave for 10 to 20 seconds), another layer of vanilla ice cream, and a healthy drizzle of Nutella. Top with 2 tablespoons sliced cherries. Garnish with a sprig of mint and serve immediately.
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oneordinaryday
My husband loves fresh cherries and I am smitten with Nutella. And who doesn't love a sundae? So we couldn't go wrong enjoying this after dinner, could we? Thanks for the idea!
Jean
This is just beautiful! All I can say is "wow"! I would have polished this off just as quickly as your boys did. 🙂
Belinda @zomppa
Oooooo is definitely the word to describe this.
Suzanne aka vivisue
It's always good to "take one for the team". I just got some incredible (and HUGE) cherries. This is just the ticket. I'll take one for the team, too. Anyday!
Shriya
Wow!!! such an tempting icecream. Perfect for summer.
michelle@TNS
i often am forced to take one for the team when working with nutella. or two, or three, or for.
this is one hot sundae.
foodies at home
Beautiful photos! A perfect summertime dessert!
Carolyn Jung
Now, THIS is a guilty pleasure. But after one spoonful, I know the guilt would vanish, as I greedily work my way to the bottom of the glass. 😉
Joy
That is such a great idea. I love nutella and just incorporating that with ice cream is the best!
Jennifer
Wow not only does it look amazing the flavour combination of goodies in this sundae is out of this world!!! yum!
madge @ vegetariancasserolequeen.com
Mmmm. Nutella and ice cream! I love Nutella but usually only think of it as a spread. Thank you for thinking outside the box!
Foodiva's Kitchen
Dara, I feel like licking that glass... This looks absolutely delicious!
marla {family fresh cooking}
Oh yes, I am swooned by this ice cream sundae. Take one for the team....how about 10...or more??!! 🙂 Love the nutella, cherry combo.
Timeless Gourmet
I haven't been tempted by an ice cream sundae in years - but this did it for me - I'd LOVE one. Beautiful.
Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)
Quality control is very important!
pegasuslegend
great combo here Dara looks wonderful!
Jenn's Ice Cream Recipe
I love your pictures...and your great ice cream sundae idea! My mouth is watering! This looks so delicious. Cherries, chocolate, and ice cream...what could be a better combination?
bellini valli
I am willing to take one for the team too:D
Emily
Taking a favourite quote of Nigella Lawson "too much of a good thing can be wonderful", this decadent concoction of sundae is a delight! And it is simply easy to whip up. 😀
Chris
This on so wrong on so many delicious levels!