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Turtle Sundae Dessert: Indulge in a Decadent Treat for Any Occasion


  • Author: Maria
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Enjoy a delicious Turtle Sundae Dessert with layers of creamy vanilla ice cream, rich chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, and crunchy nuts, all topped with whipped cream and a cherry. This delightful treat is perfect for sharing with family and friends, guaranteed to bring smiles to any occasion.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 1 cup chocolate syrup
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers (optional, for added crunch)

Instructions

  1. Take the vanilla ice cream out of the freezer and let it sit for about 10-15 minutes to soften.
  2. Chop the pecans or walnuts into smaller pieces.
  3. Measure out the chocolate chips if using.
  4. Prepare serving bowls or sundae glasses.
  5. Add a generous scoop of softened vanilla ice cream (about 1 cup) to the bottom of each serving bowl.
  6. Drizzle chocolate syrup over the ice cream.
  7. Drizzle caramel sauce over the chocolate syrup.
  8. Sprinkle a layer of chopped pecans or walnuts on top.
  9. Optionally, add a sprinkle of chocolate chips.
  10. Repeat the layering process with another scoop of ice cream, followed by more chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, and nuts.
  11. Top each sundae with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
  12. Add a maraschino cherry on top.
  13. Optionally, drizzle more chocolate and caramel sauce over the whipped cream.
  14. Sprinkle a few more chopped nuts on top for presentation.
  15. Grab a spoon and dig in, mixing all the layers together as you eat.
  16. If serving guests, present each sundae with a smile and a small spoon.
  17. Serve with a side of extra chocolate and caramel sauce for drizzling if desired.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences. You can add other nuts, fruits, or even different flavors of ice cream.
  • For a fun twist, consider adding crushed graham crackers for added crunch.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes