Cream Puff Sundae Bar
Transform dessert into an interactive experience with this Cream Puff Sundae Bar, the ultimate DIY treat for any celebration! Featuring airy, golden cream puffs made from scratch, this recipe combines the elegance of a classic pastry with the fun of a customizable sundae. Each cream puff is sliced and filled with a generous scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, then paired with a decadent topping station loaded with hot fudge, caramel sauce, whipped cream, chopped nuts, sprinkles, and maraschino cherries. Easy-to-follow instructions ensure your cream puffs are perfectly baked every time, while the sundae bar setup invites guests to unleash their creativity. Ready in under an hour and serving up to 12, this recipe is perfect for parties, family gatherings, or any time dessert deserves to feel extra special!
Smart Nutrition Tracking with SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 8 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 4 Large eggs
- 1 quart Vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup Hot fudge sauce
- 1 cup Caramel sauce
- 1 can Whipped cream
- 0.5 cup Chopped nuts
- 12 Maraschino cherries
- 0.25 cup Sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a rolling boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately add the flour. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes together and forms a ball.
Return the saucepan to low heat and cook the dough for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to dry it out slightly.
Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl. Allow it to cool for 3-5 minutes, then beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. The dough should be smooth and slightly sticky.
Spoon or pipe 12 mounds of dough (about 2 inches in diameter) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.
Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cream puffs are golden and puffed up.
Remove the cream puffs from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
Once cool, slice each cream puff in half horizontally with a sharp serrated knife.
Fill the bottom half of each cream puff with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, then cover with the top half to create a 'cream puff sandwich.'
Arrange the filled cream puffs on a serving platter, and set up the sundae bar with hot fudge sauce, caramel sauce, whipped cream, chopped nuts, maraschino cherries, and sprinkles.
Serve immediately, encouraging guests to top their cream puff sundaes as desired!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
557 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.2 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 149 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 248 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.2 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 291 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
