Toffee-Crunch Coffee Sundaes

Name: Toffee-Crunch Coffee Sundaes
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1 quart coffee ice cream, divided; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 1/2 cup chopped Heath candy bars (about 1-1/2 bars); Whipped cream; Additional chopped Heath candy bars, optional

This fast, flavorful, foolproof fudge sauce made in the microwave has a secret ingredient: coffee ice cream. I created it one day when I was out of heavy cream and wanted to make hot fudge sauce for company. It was a huge success with my guests. –Beth Royals, Richmond, Virginia

Ingredients

1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 quart coffee ice cream, divided
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 cup chopped Heath candy bars (about 1-1/2 bars)
Whipped cream
Additional chopped Heath candy bars, optional

Directions

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, 1/2 cup ice cream and corn syrup. Microwave on high for 45 seconds or until smooth.
Spoon 1/3 cup of ice cream into each of four parfait glasses. Top each with 2 tablespoons chocolate sauce and 1 tablespoon chopped candy bars. Repeat layers. Top with remaining ice cream. Garnish with whipped cream and additional candy bars if desired.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 571 calories, 35g fat (20g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 113mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (61g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.

Originally published as "In a Jiffy" Toffee-Coffee Crunch Sundaes in Simple & Delicious March/April 2006

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RD2Cook

Mar 5, 2008

This dessert is delicious! It's easy to prepare and yet looks elegant as an after-dinner treat for guests, you've got to try it!