Tropical Fruit Ice Cream Sundae

Tropical Fruit Ice Cream Sundae

This recipe is flexible, so feel free to adjust the fruits and toppings based on what you love and what’s in season!

Yields: 1 large serving Prep time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• Base:
  • 2-3 scoops of your favorite ice cream (vanilla, mango, strawberry, or even a local flavor like kulfi would be fantastic!)
  • 1 ripe banana, sliced
  • 1/2 ripe mango, peeled and cubed
  • A handful of fresh strawberries, sliced
  • A small handful of fresh raspberries
• Sauces & Toppings:
  • 2 tablespoons caramel sauce (you can use store-bought or make a simple one with sugar and a little cream)
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
  • 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, or cashews, readily available in Karachi)
  • A sprinkle of chocolate shavings or grated chocolate
  • Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
  • Optional: A dollop of whipped cream

Instructions:

1. Prepare the fruit: Wash and slice the banana and strawberries. Peel and cube the mango. Gently rinse the raspberries.
2. Assemble the base: In a large bowl, arrange some of the sliced banana at the bottom.
3. Add ice cream: Place the scoops of your chosen ice cream on top of the banana.
4. Layer with fruit: Arrange the mango cubes, strawberry slices, and raspberries around and over the ice cream. Try to make it visually appealing, like in the picture!
5. Drizzle with sauces: Drizzle the caramel sauce and chocolate syrup generously over the ice cream and fruit.
6. Sprinkle with toppings: Sprinkle the chopped nuts and chocolate shavings over the sundae.
7. Garnish: Top with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and freshness.
8. Serve immediately: Grab a spoon and enjoy this tropical delight!