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Ice-Cream Cone Butterscotch Sundaes

By
Dana McCauley
  • Vegetarian
  • Easy recipes
Easy on the hostess and fun for guests, this dessert buffet idea will please kids of all ages.

Ingredients

  • 8 waffle-style cones
  • 1 cup  (1 L)  premium vanilla ice cream
  • 1/2 cup  (125 mL)  butterscotch sauce (recipe follows)
  • 1/2 cup  (125 mL)  whipped cream
  • 8 maraschino cherries
  • 1/2 cup  (125 mL)  each chopped toasted pecans, crushed chocolate bars, shredded coconut, candy sprinkles (optional)
  • Microwave butterscotch sundae sauce:
  • 1/4 cup  (50 mL)  butter
  • 2/3 cups  (150 mL)  brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup  (75 mL)  whipping cream
  • 1/2 tsp  (2 mL)  vanilla

Preparation

Scoop ice cream into cones and drizzle with butterscotch sauce. Top each cone with a dollop of whipped cream and a cherry. Let guests decorate their sundaes with toppings of their choice.

Makes 8 servings.

Microwave butterscotch sundae sauce:

Stir butter with brown sugar and whipping cream in a glass measuring cup or heatproof bowl.

Cook in microwave on high heat for 1 minute. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes longer or until thickened slightly. Stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature. Can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Re-heat on medium in microwave for 45 to 60 seconds.

Makes about 1/2 cup (125 mL).

Fast & Easy: 30 minutes or less (prep and cooking time) 

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