Strawberry Ice Cream Sundae

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

For the Strawberry Sauce

• 1½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Sundae

• 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
• 2 scoops strawberry ice cream
• ½ cup fresh strawberries, sliced
• ¼ cup whipped cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chocolate or strawberry syrup
• Maraschino cherries, for topping (optional)

Instructions

1. Make the strawberry sauce: Add sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice to a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and release their juices.
2. Add vanilla: Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the sauce cool for a few minutes.
3. Assemble: Divide the vanilla and strawberry ice cream between two serving glasses or bowls.
4. Add strawberries: Spoon fresh sliced strawberries and a generous amount of strawberry sauce over the ice cream.
5. Top: Add whipped cream, chopped nuts, and a drizzle of chocolate or strawberry syrup.
6. Finish: Add a cherry on top if desired and serve immediately.

🍨 Tip

For an extra-special sundae, layer ice cream → strawberry sauce → fresh strawberries → ice cream → sauce → whipped cream for a beautiful, classic presentation.