Name: Raspberry Sundaes with Chocolate Sauce and Roasted Almonds
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped; 3/4 cup water; 2/3 cups sugar; 2 tablespoons honey; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; Pinch of kosher salt; 1 pint fresh raspberries (12 ounces); 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons elderflower liqueur, such as St-Germain; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 pints vanilla ice cream; Chopped roasted unsalted almonds, for garnish

Raspberry Sundaes with Chocolate Sauce and Roasted AlmondsTara Donne, food styling by Diana Yen

DO AHEAD:

The chocolate sauce can be made ahead and stored airtight at room temperature for up to 7 days.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

For the chocolate sauce:

6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

3/4 cup water

2/3 cups sugar

2 tablespoons honey

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Pinch of kosher salt

For the sundae:

1 pint fresh raspberries (12 ounces)

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons elderflower liqueur, such as St-Germain

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 pints vanilla ice cream

Chopped roasted unsalted almonds, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1
To make the chocolate sauce, place a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the chocolate, and water, vigorously stirring until completely melted and smooth. Let it come to a low simmer until small bubbles appear around the outside. Add sugar, honey and keep at a low simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and salt. Chocolate sauce will smooth out at is cools to room temperature. Store in an airtight container.
Step 2
In a bowl, gently toss together the raspberries, sugar, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice. Let stand in the refrigerator for 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) before serving.
Step 3
Assemble the sundae: Scoop ice cream into individual bowls. Top with chocolate sauce, almonds, and macerated raspberries.

TagsSundae Frozen Dessert Dessert Fruit Dessert St-Germain Liqueur Alcohol Beverages Chocolate Raspberry Berry Fruit Almond Nut Gluten Free Make Ahead Spring Summer Epicurious

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