Chocolate Caramel Sundae Recipe

This McDonald’s chocolate caramel sundae is basically vanilla ice cream topped with warm fudge and salted caramel — sweet, creamy, and takes under 5 minutes. No cooking, no mess, just a solid sugar fix with stuff you probably already have.

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Quick Summary

• Prep time: 3 mins
• Cook time: 2 mins
• Flavor: creamy, chocolatey, buttery caramel
• Great for: lazy dessert cravings, late-night eats, sweet fixes

Why I Like This Recipe

Didn’t wanna bake. Didn’t wanna do dishes either. Saw some vanilla ice cream and leftover caramel from something random — next thing I knew I had a sundae and no regrets. It’s simple but hits every time.

Ingredients

• 2 scoops vanilla ice cream – doesn’t need to be fancy
• 2 tbsp chocolate fudge sauce – warm it a little
• 2 tbsp salted maple caramel – same thing, warm before drizzling

How To Make Chocolate Caramel Sundae

1. Scoop the ice cream: Two decent scoops. Into a bowl. Or mug. Whatever’s clean.
2. Warm the sauces: Microwave ’em for like 10 seconds each. You just want them pourable, not boiling.
3. Put it together: Drizzle both sauces over the ice cream. Let them melt into the sides a little.
4. That’s it: Grab a spoon. Eat it before it melts. Or don’t. Up to you.

Tips for Success

• Use room temp sauces for better drips
• You can mix the sauces if you’re into chaos
• Salted caramel balances all the sugar — don’t skip it
• Add chopped nuts or pretzels if you want crunch

Storage and Reheating

• Fridge: Sauces go in sealed jars. Ice cream stays frozen.
• Freezer: Keep the ice cream cold, obv. Don’t freeze sauces — weird texture.
• Microwave: Heat sauces in short bursts, stir in between.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use store-bought fudge and caramel?
  Yeah, that’s the point.
• What ice cream works best?
  Plain vanilla. But whatever you’ve got.
• Does the caramel need to be salted?
  It should be. The salt cuts the sweetness.
• Is this dairy-free friendly?
  If you use non-dairy ice cream and vegan sauces, yep.
• Can I add toppings?
  Go for it. Crushed Oreos, peanuts, whatever you’re into.

Common Mistakes and How to Dodge Them

• Cold sauce = bad drizzle; Just heat it a bit. Makes a huge difference.
• Too much sauce = soup: Start with less, you can always add more.
• Melty mess from the start: Work fast or pre-chill the bowl.
• Microwaving the ice cream (by accident): Been there. Don’t do that. Scoop first, then heat sauces.
• Skipping the salt: The caramel needs that hit of salt or it’s just sugar overload.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: ~360 kcal
• Total Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 45mg
• Sodium: 140mg
• Potassium: 155mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 46g
• Dietary Fiber: 0g
• Sugars: 40g
• Protein: 3g