Mexican Ice Cream Sundaes
Transform your dessert game with these irresistible Mexican Ice Cream Sundaes—a bold and flavorful twist on the classic sundae! Creamy vanilla ice cream serves as the perfect canvas for a rich cinnamon-caramel drizzle, with just a hint of cayenne for those who crave a spicy kick. Topped with decadent Mexican chocolate, crunchy cinnamon sugar tortilla chips, and toasted almonds, this treat is loaded with layers of texture and flavor. A dollop of whipped cream and a maraschino cherry crown this indulgent creation, making it both eye-catching and utterly satisfying. With just 10 minutes of prep time, these sweet-and-spicy sundaes are the ultimate quick dessert for any fiesta or family gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Vanilla ice cream
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Cayenne pepper (optional, for a spicy kick)
- 0.5 cups Caramel sauce
- 0.25 cups Mexican chocolate or dark chocolate, chopped or grated
- 1 cup Crushed cinnamon sugar tortilla chips
- 1 cup Whipped cream
- 0.25 cups Chopped almonds, toasted
- 4 pieces Maraschino cherries
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the ground cinnamon and cayenne pepper (if using) with the caramel sauce. Set it aside.
Scoop one cup of vanilla ice cream into each serving bowl or glass.
Drizzle the cinnamon-caramel sauce over the ice cream scoops evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped or grated Mexican chocolate (or dark chocolate) on top of the caramel-covered ice cream.
Add a generous handful of crushed cinnamon sugar tortilla chips for a crunchy topping.
Pipe or spoon whipped cream over the sundae for a fluffy layer.
Sprinkle the toasted chopped almonds over the whipped cream for additional texture and flavor.
Finish each sundae with a maraschino cherry on top.
Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy, sweet, and crunchy Mexican Ice Cream Sundae!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3384 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.7 g | 227% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.3 g | 386% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 320 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 1605 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 414.9 g | 151% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 291.3 g | ||
| Protein | 38.4 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 925 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1765 mg | 38% | |
*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.
