You have eaten well all week: avoided sugar, drunk sludgy odd-coloured smoothies for breakfast, lunched on salads and even cut back on the booze; but it’s Sunday night and you are just hankering for something sweet. There’s a packet of Tim Tams in the cupboard, but you know that if you open it you will probably eat the whole thing and still not be satisfied. You want decadence dammit!
This recipe is for you. Calling it a recipe is a bit hyperbolic. I guess this is more foodspiration but I’m popping it here because when I first posted images of my creations to Instagram people went wild. So introducing…
Super Satisfaction Ice Cream Sundae
So named because, if you get the proportions right, at the end of this sundae you will feel mildy ill totally satisfied. That sweet sweet itch will have been scratched. Well and truly.
You will need:
A large tumbler
A long spoon
Vanilla Ice Cream, or you can use flavoured but vanilla is a safeguard against flavour clashes
One topping or syrup, for example:
Caramel Top and Fill
Maple syrup
Nutella or peanut butter (warmed slightly in the microwave to drizzling consistency)
Berries blitzed in a blender with a touch of sweetener
Or, if you’ve planned ahead use a purpose-built ice cream topping.
A handful of crunchy/chewy bits, make sure you have two different ones. For example:
Chopped up Tim Tams
Chopped, roasted nuts
Leftover assorted chocolates (because you have already eaten all your faves)
Berries or fruit- OK, not crunchy and a little healthy for a Satisfaction Sundae but a little burst of freshness is nice.
Chopped up lollies
Chopped up turkish delight
Leftover cake crumbs
….. you get the picture.
Now to layer.
Alternate topping and crunchy bits with ice cream. I like to use different crunchy bits in different layers. Finish with a mound of ice cream, a drizzle of topping and a scatter of crunchy bit crumbs.
Voila
Today’s creation involved Yarra Valley Chocolaterie Dark Chocolate and Orange boozy topping, coconut creme Tim Tams, raspberry dark chocolate Tim Tams, and walnuts.
Satisfied?
What are you going to put in your Super Satisfaction Sundae?
This has given me good pause for thought.
A good vanilla bean icecream would need very little, but tim-tammy bits would be nice. Probably the plainer dark choc ones.
Oh Cilla, you are missing the point 😉 It must be ridiculous!
Yes, I have been good all week. I deserve this! Man does this look good. I’m a big ice cream fan and especially love vanilla bean with a little caramel topping (or a lot!). Ice cream gives me a bit of a stomach ache, but it’s always worth it 🙂
Oh that’s not fun! (The stomach ache bit). Maybe you should make yours in a teacup, or would sorbet be better?
Yum! Can we add a donut on the side? 😛 Oh and don’t forget the cream!
Oh you American girl 🙂
This looks like heaven its definitely treat night 🙂
Thank you. They are fun to make too 🙂
Dear God…that is satisfaction in a glass!
Oh thank you 🙂 it really is.
That looks epic! Mine would definitely have some jelly snakes and crushed up caramello koalas and everything else I could lay my hands on. So much nom!
You crazy lady 🙂
I love it! I love salted, toatsed almonds and fudge sauce on my sundae. What is a tim tam?
Oh Deb! A Tim Tam is an iconically Aussie biscuit- two rectangular malty biscuits/cookies, cream filling in the middle and then coated in chocolate 🙂
Your version sounds amazing.
Aw yeah! Salted caramel and peanuts and banana would be the go for me!
Oh heck yes!
That’s a very luscious dessert! Also a bit sinful eheheh Love it!
It’s worth every calorie 🙂
Holy bajeebeeez!!! This is the best thing I’ve seen all day. How good is the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie… best place on earth! I think one of these is in order this weekend. Happy Fabulous Foodie Fridays! xx
I desperately want to go there for some of their amazing desserts. I’m completely smitten by everything I’ve had so far.
It’s definitely been way too long between sundaes at my place! x
Oh you must get onto it. Nothing more fun for the kids than making their own sundaes. No screens involved either 🙂
You are an evil genius. I often overlook icecream, because it can be a bit boring. Not anymore. Time to get creative.
Yaha, ice cream is the best 🙂 Presenting it in a fun way always adds to the appeal too.
Oh Nicole, my love for you and your ways with icecream knows no boundaries.
Mwah 🙂
hubba hubba = what a fab treat. #Gimme
So good and so much fun to make 🙂
This might be the answer for my birthday dessert next week and it’s something my oys could put together for me!
Yes! And happy birthday for next week. Your boys will have so much fun making these.
Oh my goodness, this is amazing! I haven’t been too good this week, but will try and eat super well over the next few days so I can indulge over the weekend!
Good plan. I still can’t get over your creme egg cheesecake!
Oh my! That is pure gluttony and I love it! I often mix myself some icecream with chocolate sauce, sour cherry syrup, kirsch, and coconut. I call it blackforest sundae!
That sounds amazing!