Italian Hot Fudge Sundae
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 719
- Total Fat
- 52
- Saturated Fat
- 29
- Carbohydrates
- 65
- Dietary Fiber
- 5
- Sugar
- 56
- Protein
- 9
- Cholesterol
- 112
- Sodium
- 101
- Total: 20 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 5 min
Ingredients
1 2/3 cups whipping cream
1/3 cup freshly brewed espresso
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 quart vanilla ice cream or gelato
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
Directions
- Bring 2/3 cup of cream and espresso to a simmer in a heavy medium saucepan. Remove from the heat. Add the chocolate and stir until the chocolate melts and the sauce is smooth.
- Beat the remaining 1 cup of cream, adding powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, and almond extract in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Scoop the ice cream into bowls. Top with the warm fudge sauce, whipped sweetened cream, and nuts.