6 Delicious Homemade Toppings for the Ultimate Sundae Party
Recipes and text by Camilla Wynne; produced by Aimee Nishitoba; photography by Christie Vuong; food styling by Ashley Denton; prop Styling by Nicole Billark.
There ain’t no party like a summer sundae party. That’s a saying, right If it isn’t, it’s about to be—and these homemade toppings will make it a party to remember. Ask guests to bring the ice cream (vanilla makes the best blank canvas) and up the abundance with sprinkles, cherries and whipped cream. The stars of the show? Uniquely delicious homemade toppings with mix-and-match textures and flavours that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Peanut Praline Sauce
This is basically peanut brittle in liquid form. Swirl any leftovers into peanut butter cookie dough or just spread them on toast. Use the freshest peanuts you can find—be sure to check the expiration date! Get this praline sauce recipe.
Pretzel Crumble
Grinding pretzels to replace some of the flour in this crumble topping brings a malty flavour and pops of salt that balance the sweetness of ice cream—though it’s also good enough to eat on its own by the handful. Get this pretzel crumble recipe.
Toasted Coconut Magic Shell
Crunchy toasted coconut adds flavour and texture to this classic magic shell topping, which solidifies upon contact with cold ice cream. Get this magic shell recipe.
Black Sesame Butter Mochi Cubes
Rich and chewy butter mochi, a popular Hawaiian dessert, is grounded with black sesame and cut into cubes for a textural topping. Get this mochi cubes recipe.
Strawberries and Cream Sauce
A lush, liquid strawberry sauce is an irresistible addition to any sundae. The tang of freeze-dried strawberries tempers the sweetness of the white chocolate. Get this strawberries and cream sauce recipe.
Margarita Granita
This tangy, slightly boozy granita makes a bright and puckery contrast to vanilla ice cream. It’s also refreshing on its own—or served over sliced fruit— when you want something that hits the sweet spot between frozen treat and cocktail. Get this margarita granita recipe.
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Camilla Wynne is a Toronto-based cookbook author, writer and recipe developer. Her most recent cookbook is Nature's Candy.
