Best 10 Hot Fudge Sundae Trifle Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Hot Fudge Sundae Trifle, a dessert masterpiece that harmoniously blends creamy vanilla pudding, rich chocolate cake, and velvety hot fudge, all enveloped in a cloud of whipped cream. Experience the irresistible crunch of chopped walnuts and the delightful sweetness of maraschino cherries, completing this decadent dessert symphony. Don't miss the two additional tempting recipes included - the luscious Chocolate Mousse Trifle and the refreshing Lemon Blueberry Trifle - each offering a unique taste journey that will satisfy your sweet cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOT FUDGE SUNDAES



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Charlene likes to top off meals with a time-tested treat. "After Sunday dinners, my grandmother served her special Hot Fudge Sundaes," remembers Charlene. "The thick fudgy sauce comes together in no time and is terrific over ice cream. My whole family looks forward to this delicious dessert."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups, 16 servings, 2 tablespoons per serving.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/3 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup miniature marshmallows
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream
Nuts and maraschino cherries, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cocoa; stir in milk. Add butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Add marshmallows; cook until melted. Remove from the heat stir in vanilla. Serve with ice cream. Top with nuts and cherries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CLASSIC HOT FUDGE SUNDAE



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There is a reason a hot fudge sundae is such an enduring classic: That combination of warm, rich chocolate fudge mixing with frozen ice cream and melting it slightly is absolutely irresistible. Of course, if you have homemade fudge sauce and homemade ice cream, it gets even better. Vanilla ice cream is the standard here, but feel free to use your favorite flavor, or a combination of flavors. And if you like nuts, by all means use them here. The added crunch is marvelous against all the rich creaminess.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     ice creams and sorbets, dessert

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup or honey
3 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
7 ounces finely chopped bittersweet chocolate
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 tablespoon brandy or rum
1 cup chilled heavy cream
1 tablespoon superfine sugar, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 pints your favorite flavor ice cream
Chopped toasted nuts, such as almonds, peanuts, or pecans (optional)
Cherries, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the cream, sugar, corn syrup or honey, cocoa, and salt to a simmer, whisking until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the chocolate and let cook until the chocolate melts. Stir in butter and vanilla or liquor. Let cool slightly. Contrary to its name, hot fudge is best served warm, not piping hot.
  • For assembly, make the whipped cream. Using a whisk or an electric mixer, beat the cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  • Pour a little fudge sauce into the bottoms of sundae dishes or bowls. Top with ice cream, then more hot fudge, then nuts if using. Cover all with whipped cream and a cherry if you like. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 756, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 50 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 30 grams, Sodium 215 milligrams, Sugar 74 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HOT FUDGE MONSTER SUNDAE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 sundae

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 scoops store-bought old-fashioned vanilla ice cream
2 scoops store-bought cookie dough ice cream
Hot Fudge Sauce, recipe follows, for topping
Chopped pecans, for topping
1 Chocolate Chip Cookie, recipe follows
Store-bought whipped cream, for topping
1 maraschino cherry
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
4 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Pinch of kosher salt
8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
8 ounces good-quality semisweet chocolate, chopped into chunks
4 ounces good-quality dark chocolate, chopped into chunks
Sea salt, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Add the vanilla and cookie dough ice cream to a glass ice cream dish or bowl. Top with a generous drizzle of Hot Fudge Sauce and some chopped pecans. Wedge a whole Chocolate Chip Cookie into the dish. Top with whipped cream and a cherry. Enjoy!
  • Combine the cream, corn syrup, sugar, butter, cocoa and salt in a pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until smooth.
  • Remove from the heat and add the chocolate and vanilla. Stir until combined and smooth. Serve warm over your favorite ice cream or sundae!
  • Line 3 baking sheets with parchment.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the vanilla and eggs and beat on medium speed until just combined. Add the flour, baking soda and kosher salt and mix on low speed until just combined. Remove the bowl from the mixer and stir in the chocolate chunks using a wooden spoon or spatula.
  • Use a 1/4-cup scoop to scoop the cookies, making sure to scrape the scoop against the side of the bowl to flatten off the top. Scoop onto the lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart to give them space to spread while baking. Sprinkle a pinch or two of sea salt on top of each cookie dough mound. Refrigerate, uncovered, at least 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake until golden brown, 17 to 18 minutes. Let the cookies cool and crisp up on the baking sheets.

HOT FUDGE SUNDAE



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You could make a ton of this hot fudge to give as a holiday gift. Or...you could slather it on vanilla ice cream, pile on the whipped cream and pistachios, and top it with a cherry (or two). Either way, happiness ensues.

Provided by Mindy Segal

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups heavy cream
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, in pieces
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
Maraschino cherries, in their juice
Pistachios

Steps:

  • Whisk the cream, sugar, and corn syrup in a large, heavy-bottomed pot set over medium heat until dissolved, 1 minute. Whisk in the chocolate and salts and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally to avoid scorching the bottom, 40-45 minutes. Toward the end of the cooking time, the chocolate mixture will begin to separate, with the oil on top of the solids. This is, in fact, what you're looking for. Turn off the heat.
  • With the heat off, add the butter and vanilla to the separated chocolate mixture. Whisk to bring the fudge together, 1-2 minutes. It'll be smooth, silky, and homogeneous. If it's very thick, you can purée it in a food processor, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time, until it's smooth. Makes 4 cups. (Can be stored in the refrigerator up to 6 months. For gift-giving, spoon cooled fudge into Mason jars with tight-fitting lids, and include a reminder to refrigerate.)
  • Sundae assembly: Pour 1 tablespoon cherry juice into the bottom of a sundae glass. Add 2-3 scoops of ice cream, followed by 2-3 tablespoons (or more!) of hot fudge. Stir some cherry juice into the whipped cream and spoon it on top. Finish with pistachios, a drizzle of cherry juice, and two cherries. Serve immediately.

HOT FUDGE AND CHERRY TRIFLE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 12 1/2-cup servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

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1 (19.5 oz.) pkg. Pillsbury® Family Size Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix
1/2 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
1/4 cup milk
2 large eggs, beaten
Filling:
1 (3.9 oz.) pkg. chocolate cherry or chocolate pudding mix
1/2 cup milk
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 (12 oz.) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling, divided
1 (11.75 oz.) jar Smucker's® Hot Fudge Topping, divided
Holiday decors or sprinkles for garnish

Steps:

  • PREPARE brownie mix according to package directions using oil, milk and eggs; cool completely. Cut pan of brownies in half; cut each half into quarters. Combine pudding mix, milk and sweetened condensed milk in medium bowl; mix until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup whipped topping for garnish; mix remaining topping into pudding mixture.
  • BREAK up half of the brownies, placing them into the bottom of a 14 cup trifle or glass bowl. Top with half of the filling. Place 2 tablespoons hot fudge topping into a resealable plastic bag; reserve for garnish. Heat topping according to the label directions; spoon all but reserved topping over filling. Reserve 7 cherries for garnish; spoon remaining cherry filling over fudge topping. Top with remaining brownies and filling.
  • DOLLOP reserved whipped topping into center of trifle; mound with cherries. Heat bag of hot fudge topping in microwave on HIGH (100% power) 7 to 10 seconds. Cut a small corner off bag; drizzle topping over trifle. Sprinkle with decors or sprinkles. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.

HOT FUDGE SUNDAE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sugar
3 cups cream
1/4 cup light corn syrup
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 pint vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
Chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Put everything except the vanilla in a pot and bring it to a boil, then turn down to a simmer. Continue cooking until it looks like it is broken and separating; this will take about 30 minutes. Take it off the heat, whisk in the vanilla, and then blend it with a hand blender to smooth it out. Chill until ready to serve then heat it up.
  • Pour over scoops of ice cream, topped with whipped cream, and chopped peanuts.

HOT FUDGE SUNDAES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped (you can use morsel if you don't want to chop chocolate)
1/2 cup very strong black coffee
3 tablespoons salted butter, cut into pieces
4 tablespoons (three turns around the pan) heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pint chocolate ice cream
Suggested garnishes: chopped peanuts, whipped cream, maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan over medium low heat melt the chocolate and the coffee; once melted remove pan from heat and stir in the butter, cream, and cinnamon.
  • Scoop ice cream into serving dishes top with sauce and toppings of you choice

HOT FUDGE SUNDAE TRIFLE



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Try this layered ice cream trifle for an indulgent treat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup espresso
1/4 cup hot water
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 prepared (2-pound) devil's food cake, cut into 2-inch cubes
6 cups vanilla ice cream, softened
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Bittersweet chocolate shavings, for garnish
Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together espresso, hot water, and sugar. Stir to combine; set aside.
  • In the bottom of a 3 1/2-quart trifle dish, place an even layer of cake cubes, cutting pieces to fit as necessary. Using a pastry brush, brush the cake cubes with 1/3 of the reserved espresso mixture to moisten. Using an offset spatula, spread 3 cups of vanilla ice cream on top of the cake layer. Repeat process and top with a layer of cake cubes brushed with remaining espresso mixture.
  • Cover trifle with plastic wrap and transfer to freezer; freeze until ice cream is set, about 1 hour and up to 1 week.
  • When ready to serve, remove trifle from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Beat heavy cream to soft peaks in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Add confectioner's sugar and vanilla, beat until well combined. Top trifle with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings; serve immediately with hot fudge sauce.

HOMEMADE HOT FUDGE SAUCE



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This homemade hot fudge tastes delicious on our Ice Cream Sundae Trifle.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cups superfine sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
Pinch of coarse salt

Steps:

  • Melt the chocolate and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Alternately add sugar and milk in two additions; whisk to combine. Add salt and continue whisking until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Serve warm.

HOT FUDGE SUNDAES



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Homemade hot fudge sauce is easy to prepare and is ready in minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate (5 1/2 ounces), chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1/2 pint vanilla ice cream
1 container fresh or jarred cherries

Steps:

  • Place chocolate in a medium-size bowl. Heat 1/2 cup cream with 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan. Bring to a slight simmer.
  • Pour hot cream over chocolate and allow it to sit undisturbed for a minute. Stir until fully incorporated. Stir in corn syrup until smooth.
  • Whisk remaining 1/2 cup cream until it is whipped to soft peaks. Place 2 scoops of ice cream in two bowls. Spoon sauce over ice cream. Top with whipped cream and a cherry.

Tips:

  • For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate chips.
  • Add a layer of chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, between the layers of cake and ice cream for a crunchy texture.
  • If you don't have time to make your own hot fudge sauce, you can use store-bought sauce instead.
  • To make the trifle ahead of time, assemble it up to the point of adding the whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Before serving, top with whipped cream and additional chocolate chips, if desired.
  • Garnish with fresh mint or a cherry on top for a festive touch.

Conclusion:

This hot fudge sundae trifle is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover cake and ice cream, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give this hot fudge sundae trifle a try. You won't be disappointed!

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