Types Of Ice Cream Sundaes

One favorite ice cream dessert among many Americans is the sundae. It usually consists of one or two scoops of ice cream topped with a syrup or type of sauce as well as whipped cream, nuts and cherries. A number of US locations which have claimed to be the birthplace of the ice cream sundae including: Buffalo, NY; Cleveland, OH; Evanston, Illinois; Plainfield, Illinois; New Orleans, LA; Ithaca, New York & Two Rivers, Wisconsin.

When it comes to the invention of the ‘sundae’ name one theme refers to the sinfulness of the ice cream soda and the need to produce a substitute for the popular treat for consumption on Sunday. In The First Food Empire (2000) Peter Bird writes that the name ‘sundae’ was adopted from Illinois state’s early prohibition of ice cream consumption on Sundays since ice cream with a topping obscuring the main product wasn’t deemed to be ice cream.

There are many different types of ice cream sundaes now. In the original sundae you’ll find vanilla ice cream topped with a flavored syrup, whipped cream and maraschino cherry. This type of sundae is typically named for the flavor of syrup: cherry sundae, strawberry sundae, chocolate sundae, etc. Soft serve ice cream is often used for the classic sundae instead of regular ice cream.

A hot fudge sundae, which is pretty self explanatory, is a variation of the classic but using hot chocolate sauce. It can be made with any flavor of ice cream but still has the whipped cream, nuts and single bright-red cherry on top. There is also the caramel sundae which is the same but using hot caramel sauce instead of fudge. Occasionally peanut butter or other products are used to do the same. A turtle sundae is a popular combination of vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, caramel sauces and toasted pecans. The black and white sundae is quite similar, but it features a scoop of vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce and a scoop of chocolate ice cream with marshmallow topping. Another variation is the brownie sundae which is made with brownies and the same toppings from a chocolate or hot fudge sundae. A “Blondie” is one that replaces the brownie often with caramel instead of chocolate.

We cannot forget the banana split. A banana split has three sundaes in one side by side between two halves of a banana that is sliced lengthwise. It includes strawberry ice cream topped with strawberry syrup, vanilla ice cream, topped with crushed pineapple, and chocolate ice cream topped with chocolate syrup. Each scoop is individually garnished with whipped cream and a cherry. Ever heard of a bananas foster? A flamb of bananas with rum, banana liquor and spices this sundae is one like none other. When you find yourself in the mood for a sundae figure out which type best suits your tastebuds’ mood. If you simply want some delicious creamy ice cream then try Breyers. It’s good for sundaes and great on just a regular Sunday.

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