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36 Ice Cream Toppings – The Ultimate Sundae Bar
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The Ultimate Ice Cream Sundae Party In 10 Minutes
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3 Easy Steps To Make An Ultimate Sundae Bar
The best ice cream sundae bar has three parts: Ice cream, a crunchy topping and creamy topping.
Make the best ice cream party with one of each the following: Ice cream, creamy sauces, and toppings. Go ultimate with at least 2 or 3 toppings from each section.
ULTIMATE SUNDAE BAR
3 Easy Steps To Help You Succeed!
Step 1: Your Ice Cream Flavors
Choose from homemade ice cream recipes or buy your favorite ice cream flavors like vanilla, chocolate or strawberry.
Step 2: Your Sundae Bar Toppings
Easy Sundae Bar: Choose 1 topping from the Crunchy Toppings list.
Ultimate Ice Cream Sundae Bar: Choose 3 or more toppings from each of the other topping categories: Fruit toppings, Crunchy Toppings, Toppings that Kids Love
Step 3: Your Smooth Sauces
Easy Ice Cream Sundae Bar: Choose 1 topping from Hot Fudge & Chocolate Toppings or Caramel Sauce Toppings.
How to Make The Ultimate Ice Cream Sundae Bar: Choose 2 to 3 toppings from Hot Fudge & Chocolate Toppings or Caramel Sauce Toppings.
Hot Fudge & Chocolate Sauce Toppings
Traditional toppings like chocolate sauce or hot fudge are a must for any ice cream sundae bar.
1- Hot Fudge Sauce – Thick Homemade Chocolate Sauce
Double up on this hot fudge sauce recipe from Angela at @blueboxrecipe to make 3 variations of hot fudge sauce.
2- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Sauce
Chocolate Peanut Butter Sauce makes a quick variation from Angela at @blueboxrecipe. Double up on this fudge sauce recipe for two or three sundae topping variations.
3- Chocolate Caramel Sauce
Mix store brands together for a quick chocolate caramel sauce using equal parts of each or make salted chocolate caramel sauce from Marsha @marshasbakeblog
4- Thick Semi-Sweet Chocolate Sauce
Spreadable semi-sweet double chocolate sauce made with cocoa hot fudge & semi-sweet chocolate chips a fudge sauce recipe variation from Angela @blueboxrecipe
5- Nutella Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce
Nutella is a thick spreadable hazelnut chocolate. Nutella is pourable by adding warm coconut oil, simple syrup or chocolate syrup.
6- Chocolate Syrup
Chocolate syrup recipe is a thin chocolate sauce. Kare @kitchentreaty has an easy recipe for a homemade chocolate syrup
7- Semisweet Chocolate Chip Ganache
Ganache is a simple smooth and creamy chocolate sauce. Here is an easy chocolate ganache recipe from Sally @sallysbakinaddiction
Classic Caramel Sauces
Get 7 variations of classic caramel sauce to help you make an epic ice cream sundae bar.
8- Caramel Sauce Ice Cream Topping
Make this classic caramel sauce recipe from Angela @blueboxrecipe. Save time and make a few more caramel sauce variations with this recipe.
9- Plain Vanilla Sauce With Caramel
Creamy caramel sauce with vanilla recipe from Sarah at Curious Cuisiniere is to die for.
10- Caramel Buttermilk Syrup
Buttery brown sugar syrup recipe is a quick and easy alternative to caramel sauce. I use this syrup for everything from ice cream to baked desserts.
11- Caramel Peanut Butter
For an easy caramel peanut butter sauce: mix a tablespoon of your favorite creamy peanut butter with one cup of caramel sauce.
12- Caramel Maple Syrup
YES PLEASE! I love this Salted caramel maple sauce from Sue at @theviewfromgreatisland. FYI… this would definitely be on my bowl of ice cream.
13- Coconut Caramel Syrup (DAIRY FREE)
For my dairy-free friends, no one should be left out. Thank you Taylor at foodfaithfitness.com for this dairy free caramel sauce recipe.
14- Butter Scotch
Butterscotch is a rich, deeper flavored golden brown sugar in a creamy sauce. You will love this butter scotch sauce recipe from Kelly at @justatast
Easy Fruit Sauce Toppings
Nothing is more simple than fresh fruit over different flavors of ice cream. Baked fruit desserts and canned pie fillings make great toppings too.
15- Fresh Fruit Compote Syrup
Dice or chop your favorite fresh fruit. Fresh fruit toppings like strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and bananas work best.
Frozen fruit like blueberries will also make a fun frozen topping.
16- Fruit Syrup
Make your favorite fruit into a syrup by adding 1:1 ratio of sugar and mashed frozen or fresh fruit. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes and it’s done.
17- Apple Pie Topping
Fall themed ice cream sundae party use canned apple pie filling. Top vanilla ice cream sundaes with caramel sauce, chopped nuts and cinnamon chips.
18- Baked Apple Streusel Topping
For a homemade treat add an easy apple crumble recipe from Angela @blueboxrecipe. Serve warm or cold in it’s own baking dish.
Crunchy Toppings For Your Sundae Bar
Don’t forget to add the crunchies!
19- Crunchy Pretzels
You’ve got my number on this one, ice cream and pretzels are one of my favorite guilty pleasures. I am not the only one, leave me a comment below and let me know what you crave on your ice cream.
20- Caramel Corn
Crunchy caramel corn will get everyone’s attention and taste buds popping. The Dollar Store has “Cracker Jacks” in individual boxes or make your own caramel corn from @foodtasia
21- Toffee
Your heart will never be the same without toffee from my great granny. Leave me a comment below if you would like this recipe.
22- Minty With A Soft Crunch – Butter Mints
Homemade butter mint candy AKA wedding mints. Butter mints are small square mints that melt in your mouth. Try this old-fashioned candied butter mints recipe from Angela at blueboxrecipe.com.
23- Honey Glazed Pecans
Crunchy honey glazed pecans @trialandeater are easy to make with just a few ingredients.
24- Candied Nuts
Why not try other candied nuts like peanut, almond and walnuts.
25- Chopped Nuts or Slivered almonds
Chopped nuts or slivered almonds make an easy crunchy topping for ice cream sundaes. Simply placed in a bowl on your topping table and you’re ready to go.
Sundae Toppings Kids Love
The best part of sundae toppings are watching the kids build fond memories. Sundae bars are a fun way to connect and discover something new about your kids.
26- Favorite Cereal Fruity Pebbles or Froot Loops
Kids love colorful cereals like fruity pebbles and froot loops with ice cream.
27- Cookie Dough Topping
A classic ice cream topping that kids love is cookie dough. Try 10 min eatable cookie dough recipe from allrecipe.
28- Potato Chips
Salty potato chips and sweet ice cream are fun for kids of all ages.
29- Marshmallow Fluff
Mini marshmallows make a great topping for kids. For a Christmas themed sundae party try marshmallow fluff recipe from Gemma @biggerbolderbaking
30- Rainbow Sprinkles
This is the first topping my kids ask for and another must have if you’re going to have an ice cream sundae party for kids.
31- Oreos Cookies
Crushed Oreo cookies are a favorite topping on ice cream or add a whole cookie for dipping into your sundae.
32- Whipping Cream
Use store bought whipping cream, cool whip or make your own with heavy whipping cream recipe from Robyn @addapinch
33- Maraschino Cherry
Bright red candied cherries are a must for any kids themed Ice cream sundae bar.
34- Brownie Bites
Last but not least this is one of my favorite brownie recipes from Audrey @mamaknowsglutenfree