On Super Bowl Sunday, why not serve Super Bowl Sundaes? Even if it’s cold outside, ice cream may be welcome. If it weren’t, why would there be snow ice cream?
I like to provide a range of ice cream to serve as the base for sundaes. I keep the flavors simple so they will pair well with a wide range of toppings. Vanilla and chocolate are always included for those who eat dairy. I serve a gluten-free brand with as few fillers as possible.
For those who can’t tolerate dairy, I include a cashewmilk or coconutmilk frozen dessert option in vanilla and chocolate. For a bit of variety, you may want to taste test the So Delicious® Snickerdoodle Cashewmilk Frozen Dessert. Essentially, it’s dairy-free snickerdoodle cookie dough ice cream and the dough is gluten-free. It’s quite sweet, but the taste is elemental enough to support a variety of pairings.
Quart or half-gallon containers are easier to keep frozen so it’s worth considering the purchase of several rather than a gallon. Sit them on ice in a watertight container. The obvious choices for Sunday the 13th are football themed.
Toppings can range from fruit to granola and cookies to melted marshmallows. In fact, a s’more sundae uses melted chocolate and marshmallows alongside graham crackers.
Serve Muddy Buddies over chocolate ice cream for a great peanut butter/chocolate combo or use peanut M&Ms or crumbled peanut butter cups. Make sure to keep guests safe by labeling all allergens.
Use assorted berry jams or citrus relish for a refreshing zing. Add crunch with nuts, toasted coconut, cereal, trail mix or one of the many Sahale Snacks®. Sahale Valdosta Pecans with orange zest, cranberries and pepper are a favorite of mine.
Boozy options may be appropriate for your party. Try Baileys Irish Cream over vanilla ice cream topped with crumbled pretzels. Kahlua and coffee poured over ice cream is also remarkably easy.
Don’t forget to top things off with whipped cream. There are non-dairy versions available.
To balance the sweet, I serve something salty as well. Popcorn, pretzels, and French fries are all great toppers or alongsiders. Bacon is a real crowd pleaser. Sometimes I choose candied bacon.
And a sundae doesn’t have to be served in a bowl. Fill the hole in a doughnut or top a pancake or waffle. Fill the center of individual Bundt cakes with ice cream and top the cakes with sundae toppings.
If you’re wondering what else to serve alongside the sundaes, traditional pirouette cookies and CocoRolls® are always delicious. Oreos are popular. But any cookie will work. Decorate your own to support your team!
Add some twists with unusual toppers like crystalized ginger, plantain chips, olive oil and basil, wasabi peas, and chocolate covered coffee beans. A good balsamic drizzle is a plus and goes great with fresh strawberries.
Super Bowl Sundaes include one of my favorite foods – ice cream. They bring incredible variety to the table. And best of all, they don’t require a lot of prep time. That makes them a winner in my book.
