We're having some family over on Sunday for one last get together before kids head off to college and everyone goes back to school. I had to wrack my brain for a quick dessert that everyone would enjoy and since Sunday is National Ice-Cream day I thought do it yourself Sundaes would be a cinch. Nothing could be better than a good quality vanilla ice-cream with homemade sauces. If you have never made your own before I promise that once you do there will be no going back. You will be a hero and no one ever has to know how easy these are to make.
Cook's Notes-Live a little on these sauces, use real butter, vanilla and good quality chocolate.
Hot Fudge
makes about 2 cups
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 stick butter
6oz of semi-sweet chocolate chips(splurge and get a good quality)
2 oz unsweetened chocolate
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
In a small saucepan bring the sugar and heavy cream to a simmer, stirring constantly. Once the sugar has dissolved, add the butter and chocolates. Keep stirring until all are melted and the sauce is smooth. Turn off the heat and add the vanilla. Serve warm and store leftovers in a container with a lid in the frig.
Caramel Sauce
Makes about 1 1/3 cups
1 cup light brown sugar
1 stick butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
In a small saucepan bring the cream, sugar and butter to a low boil. Reduce heat a bit and continue to cook at a low boil for about 5 minutes. Turn off heat and add the vanilla. Serve warm and store leftovers in the frig.
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