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5-Minute Hot Fudge Sundae

Warm, glossy hot fudge sauce over cold vanilla ice cream, topped with whipped cream and a cherry. The fudge sets up with a crispy shell while the ice cream melts underneath—pure TikTok magic in under 5 minutes.

Total time
5 min
Servings
4
Calories
380
Protein
4g
5-Minute Hot Fudge Sundae
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Scoop vanilla ice cream into four bowls or dishes.

  2. Step 2

    Heat hot fudge sauce in a small saucepan over low heat with 1 tbsp butter, stirring until warm and glossy, about 1 minute.

  3. Step 3

    Pour hot fudge over each ice cream scoop while it's still warm.

  4. Step 4

    Top each sundae with a dollop of whipped cream and one cherry.

  5. Step 5

    Serve immediately while the fudge is still warm and the ice cream is cold.

Tools you’ll need

  • four bowls or dessert dishes
  • ice cream scoop
  • small saucepan
  • spoon for stirring

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