BROWNIE ICE CREAM SUNDAES

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The ice cream sundae has shed its youthful, frivolous shell. This is a balanced, thoughtfully constructed dessert, something that nourishes the intellect and the palate, not just the pangs of the stomach.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     quick, dessert, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream
Brownies (see recipe)
Cherry sauce (see recipe)
Fudge sauce (see recipe)

Steps:

  • In an electric mixer fitted with whisk attachment, whip cream at medium-high speed until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla, and continue to whip until cream forms soft peaks.
  • In an ice cream dish, surround three scoops of ice cream with 4 to 6 brownie cubes. Top with a little cherry sauce, a generous spoon of fudge sauce and a big dollop of whipped cream. Serve.

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