This homemade Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae is made with rich chocolate walnut brownies, vanilla ice cream, and an easy hot fudge sauce. The brownies stay fudgy in the center while the warm chocolate sauce melts slightly into the ice cream, creating the ultimate brownie sundae dessert.
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Why This Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae Recipe Works
- Recipe name: Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae with Chocolate Fudge Sauce
- Ready in: 1hr 30 minutes
- Serves: 8 people
- Main ingredients: Flour, eggs, sugar, butter, walnuts, milk, and dark chocolate.
- Perfect for: Impressing chocolate-loving guests at your next dinner party!
- Why I love it: This decadent dessert gets its rich chocolate flavor from real chocolate rather than cocoa powder! Also, the hot fudge sauce is made with simple ingredients and without corn syrup.
- Calories: 700kcal
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- Why This Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae Recipe Works
- Key Ingredients
- Variations
- How to Make The Best Homemade Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae
- How to Make Chocolate Fudge Sauce
- How To Assemble a Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae
- Expert Tips
- Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae FAQs
- More Easy Chocolate Dessert Recipes
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Key Ingredients
- Vanilla extract- this is used in the chocolate brownie and fudge sauce recipe. Choose a quality vanilla extract for this recipe. If you can't find any, vanilla essence will work as well.
- Cake flour - Use cake flour or all-purpose flour to make this recipe.
- Milk and dark chocolate - I used a combination of milk and dark chocolate slabs; do the same or use semi-sweet chocolate chips. The chocolate flavor in this recipe depends on the quality of the chocolate you choose, so pick a great-tasting chocolate you love eating. This recipe doesn't use cocoa powder, so picking the right chocolate is important.
- Walnuts - Chocolate and nuts belong together! I have chosen to add walnuts to the brownies, but you can use pecans.
- Heavy cream - Used to make the fudge sauce; choose a high-fat heavy cream, also called heavy whipping cream.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Variations
You can make this easy homemade brownie sundae recipe nut-free by leaving out the walnuts or replacing them with pecans.
Sundaes aren't supposed to be boring, so if you're looking for some topping ideas, try making these Chocolate Chunk Cookies, the salted caramel from this Salted Caramel Buttercream Recipe, or covering the sundae with this Vanilla Bean Custard.
How to Make The Best Homemade Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae
Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and brush a 22cm (9-inch) loose-bottom tart tin with melted butter.
- Step 1: Add the chopped chocolate to a heat-proof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Melt gently and stir occasionally. Set aside to cool slightly. To the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add the sugar and butter. Beat at medium speed until the mixture is light in color and creamy.
- Step 2: Add the eggs to the butter and sugar mixture, one at a time, and beat well between additions. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and briefly mix again.
- Step 3: Sift the flour and salt together in a separate bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, beating at a low speed until just combined. With the mixer running at medium-low speed, add the milk and vanilla to the filling mixture and beat until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat again briefly.
- Step 4: With the mixer running at medium-low speed, add the melted chocolate in a steady stream to the brownie batter. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix again to ensure the brownie mixture is well combined.
- Step 5: Add the chopped walnuts to the chocolate fudge brownie batter and fold them through using a spatula.
- Step 6: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking tin and bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the brownies are set around the edges but still slightly fudgy in the center. Allow the brownies to cool to room temperature.
How to Make Chocolate Fudge Sauce
- Step 1: In a small saucepan set over medium heat, add the butter and chopped chocolate. Allow the mixture to melt while stirring occasionally.
- Step 2: Add the sugar and cream to the chocolate mixture and stir until the sugar has melted. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the salt and vanilla. Pour the sauce into a glass jug. Cut the brownie into squares or slices, top with vanilla ice cream and a generous amount of hot fudge sauce.
How To Assemble a Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae
You can choose to serve this easy homemade dessert in a glass or on a side plate. Place one or two slices of warm walnut brownies on a plate, then add a large scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Spoon warm hot fudge sauce over the ice cream and brownie. Top with a maraschino cherry and serve immediately.
Expert Tips
- Check the true temperature of your oven using an oven thermometer.
- To make the best brownie sundae recipe, don't overcook the brownies; you want them fudgy in the middle with a crust on the outside.
- Make sure the sugar has fully melted when making the sauce; otherwise, you will end up with a grainy chocolate sauce.
Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae FAQs
Yes! I couldn't decide whether to serve this as slices or squares, so I opted for a round pan and cut squares anyway! Both round and square pans will work for this easy brownie sundae recipe.
This is because you didn't allow the sugar to melt while making the chocolate sauce. Rub a bit of the sauce between your fingertips. If you can feel the sugar granules, then it needs to continue cooking. Do not overheat the chocolate, as this can also affect the sauce's texture.
Both the sauce and the brownies can be frozen in separate airtight containers for up to three months. Defrost before consuming.
Store any leftover brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. For any leftover sauce, store it separately in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
A hot fudge brownie sundae is a classic American ice cream dessert made with warm fudgy brownies, scoops of vanilla ice cream, and rich hot fudge sauce. The contrast between the warm chocolate brownie and cold ice cream creates the signature brownie sundae experience. Popular toppings include whipped cream, cherries, nuts, sprinkles, and extra chocolate sauce.
This recipe combines homemade walnut brownies, vanilla ice cream, and an easy hot fudge sauce made without corn syrup.
Yes. Prepare the brownies and hot fudge sauce in advance and assemble the brownie sundae just before serving.
I have kept this recipe simple, but you could add whipped cream, maraschino cherries, chopped walnuts or pecans, chocolate chips, sprinkles, or caramel sauce.
More Easy Chocolate Dessert Recipes
This homemade brownie sundae recipe is the perfect weekend treat when you are looking for some serious overindulgence! Few things beat brownies and ice cream for dessert, so try these fudgey Cheesecake Oreo Brownies next!
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Brownie Hot Fudge Sundae
Equipment
- 1x 22cm loose botton tart tin
Ingredients
Brownie
- 230 g sugar white granulated
- 115 g unsalted butter
- 2 eggs extra large
- 25 ml milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 40 g cake flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 50 g milk chocolate
- 50 g dark chocolate
- 100 g walnuts chopped
Hot Fudge Sauce
- 80 g unsalted butter
- 60 g dark chocolate
- 150 g sugar white granulated
- 250 ml whipping cream
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- vanilla ice cream to serve
Instructions
Brownies
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and brush a 22cm (9 inch) loose bottom tart tin with melted butter.
- Add the chopped chocolate to a heat-proof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Melt gently and stir occasionally. Set aside to cool slightly.
- To the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add the sugar and butter. Beat at medium speed until the mixture is light in color and creamy.
- Add the eggs to the butter and sugar mixture one at a time and beat well between each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix again briefly.
- Sift the flour and salt together in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, beating at a low speed until just combined.
- With the mixer running at medium-low speed add the milk and vanilla to the filling mixture and beat until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat again briefly.
- With the mixer running at medium low speed add the melted chocolate in a steady stream. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix again, ensuring the brownie mixture is well combined.
- Add the chopped walnuts to the chocolate fudge brownie batter and fold them through using a spatula.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking tin and bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the brownies are set around the edges but still slightly fudgy in the center. Allow the brownies to cool to room temperature.
Hot Fudge Sauce
- In a small saucepan set over medium heat, add the butter and chopped chocolate. Allow the mixture to melt while stirring occasionally.
- Add the sugar and cream to the chocolate mixture and stir until the sugar has melted.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the salt and vanilla. Pour the sauce into a glass jug.
Assembly
- It's up to you how you'd like to slice the brownie layer, either into triangles or squares, and serve this recipe in a dessert glass or on a flat plate.
- Place a layer or two of brownies onto a serving plate, top the brownies with a scoop of ice cream then drizzle the ice cream with the hot fudge sauce and top the dessert with a maraschino cherry. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- To avoid a grainy chocolate fudge sauce ensure you melt the suagr properly and also do not overheat the chocolate as this will affect the texture of the hot fudge sauce.
Julia says
This hot fudge sauce stole the show! So delicious