Vice Cream Sundae

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Kristina Vanni
Kristina Vanni
Kristina Vanni
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Updated on 07/23/21
Vice Cream Sundae

Kristina Vanni

Prep: 35 mins
Cook: 1 mins
Freeze: 24 hrs
Total: 24 hrs 36 mins
Servings: 6 sundaes
Yield: 6 sundaes
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
900 Calories
60g Fat
63g Carbs
18g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 900
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 60g 77%
Saturated Fat 34g 168%
Cholesterol 544mg 181%
Sodium 239mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 63g 23%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 54g
Protein 18g
Vitamin C 1mg 4%
Calcium 255mg 20%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 433mg 9%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This boozy version of an ice cream sundae is a truly decadent adult dessert. Some of your favorite adult beverages are infused throughout the treat. The sundae starts with a homemade ice cream spiked with coffee liqueur. The result is a uniquely delicious coffee ice cream, but with a kick. The flavor is reminiscent of a White Russian but in ice cream form.

Scoops of this homemade ice cream are spooned into a chilled rocks glass and then topped with all the classic sundae toppings. First there is a drizzle of hot fudge sauce, warmed with a bit of whiskey. Then there is a dollop or two of whiskey-infused whipped cream and a sprinkle of sliced almonds. Finally, no sundae is complete without a cherry on top! Here bourbon-infused cherries are threaded on a toothpick and placed on the rim of the glass just as you would a cocktail.

Ingredients

Coffee Liqueur Ice Cream:

  • 2 cups heavy cream

  • 2 cups whole milk

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons espresso

  • 6 large egg yolks

  • 1/2 cup coffee liqueur

  • 6 large egg yolks

Spiked Sundae Toppings:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

  • 1 teaspoon whiskey

  • 1/2 cup fudge sauce

  • 1 tablespoon whiskey

  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds

  • 12 each Bourbon soaked dark cocktail maraschino cherries

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

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  2. In a large saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, espresso powder and coffee liqueur.

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  3. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Remove from heat.

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  4. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks.

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  5. Slowly beat in 1 cup of the hot cream into the egg yolks.

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  6. Gradually add the tempered egg mixture back into the pan of hot cream. Cook over medium-low heat while continuously stirring and until the mixture thickens (about 5 min).

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  7. Cover the surface of the hot cream with plastic wrap to keep a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator overnight.

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  8. Remove from the refrigerator and churn according to manufacturer’s directions.

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  9. Place in a freezer safe container and freeze until firm enough to scoop and assemble the sundaes.

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  10. When ready to assemble the sundaes, prepare the spiked toppings. In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and whiskey until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate while preparing the other toppings.

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  11. In a microwave safe bowl, combine the hot fudge sauce with the whiskey. Warm for 20 seconds until it is a drizzling consistency.

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  12. Scoop the ice cream into a rocks glass.

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  13. Top with spiked hot fudge.

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  14. Add a dollop of the spiked whipped cream.

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  15. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.

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  16. Thread two of the bourbon soaked cocktail cherries on a toothpick and use to garnish the rocks glass.

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  17. If desired, serve with an additional shot of whiskey as a dessert chaser or to pour over the top for an even more indulgent vice cream sundae!

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Vice Cream Variations

Anytime you are making homemade spiked ice cream it is important to limit the amount of alcohol used because strong alcohol doesn't freeze and will cause your ice cream to not set up properly. It is best to stick to lower-proof alcohol for ice cream. Next time you make a vice cream sundae try this recipe using peanut butter whiskey for a fun twist!

Vice Cream Tips

Anytime you want to make homemade ice cream, be sure to plan at least 24 hours in advance. The ice cream maker bowl will need to be frozen solid for at least that long before churning ice cream.

Vice Cream Storage

Leftover coffee liqueur ice cream can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Any remaining spiked hot fudge sauce can be kept in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. The spiked whipped cream should be made fresh anytime you feel like making a vice cream sundae.