Raspberry Sundaes with Chocolate Sauce and Roasted Almonds

A luxurious ice cream sundae featuring homemade chocolate sauce, macerated raspberries with elderflower liqueur, and crunchy roasted almonds. The perfect balance of rich chocolate, fresh berries, and creamy vanilla ice cream.

6 servings
50 min

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • ¾ cup water
  • cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 pint fresh raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons elderflower liqueur
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 pints vanilla ice cream
  • ½ cup chopped roasted unsalted almonds
  • for garnish

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    To make the chocolate sauce, place a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the chocolate, and water, vigorously stirring until completely melted and smooth. Let it come to a low simmer until small bubbles appear around the outside. Add sugar, honey and keep at a low simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and salt. Chocolate sauce will smooth out at is cools to room temperature. Store in an airtight container.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    In a bowl, gently toss together the raspberries, sugar, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice. Let stand in the refrigerator for 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) before serving.

    30 min

  3. 3.

    Assemble the sundae: Scoop ice cream into individual bowls. Top with chocolate sauce, almonds, and macerated raspberries.

    5 min

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