Mexican Ice Cream Sundaes with Cinnamon Chocolate Sauce
Indulge your sweet tooth with these luscious Mexican Ice Cream Sundaes with Cinnamon Chocolate Sauce—a dessert that’s equal parts decadent and dynamic! Featuring creamy vanilla ice cream drenched in a velvety, spiced chocolate sauce infused with cinnamon and a hint of optional cayenne for a subtle kick, this sundae is a fiesta of flavors in every bite. Topped with whipped cream, a drizzle of salted caramel, crunchy chopped pecans, and crushed cinnamon sugar cookies, this treat delivers layers of texture and sweetness that are impossible to resist. Perfect for entertaining or a special family night, these sundaes come together in just 15 minutes for a quick and indulgent finale. Don’t forget the maraschino cherry on top for that extra flourish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 0.25 cup salted caramel sauce
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans (or any nuts of choice)
- 0.5 cup crushed cinnamon sugar cookies (e.g., Snickerdoodles or Mexican wedding cookies)
- 4 pieces maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream.
Stir the mixture constantly until the chocolate is melted and smooth, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the melted chocolate mixture. Stir to combine and remove from heat.
Allow the chocolate sauce to cool slightly while you prepare the sundaes.
In individual serving bowls or glasses, place one scoop of vanilla ice cream each.
Drizzle the warm cinnamon chocolate sauce generously over the ice cream.
Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream.
Drizzle salted caramel sauce over the whipped cream for a sweet contrast.
Sprinkle chopped pecans and crushed cinnamon sugar cookies over the sundaes for a crunchy texture.
Garnish with a maraschino cherry if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this indulgent treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3610 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 242.6 g | 311% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.7 g | 618% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 466 mg | 155% | |
| Sodium | 1007 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 329.9 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 252.7 g | ||
| Protein | 35.2 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 468 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 980 mg | 21% | |
*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.
