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Raspberry Sundaes With Chocolate Sauce and Roasted Almonds

Raspberry sundaes with chocolate sauce and roasted almonds.
Raspberry Sundaes with Chocolate Sauce and Roasted AlmondsTara Donne, food styling by Diana Yen
DO AHEAD:

The chocolate sauce can be made ahead and stored airtight at room temperature for up to 7 days.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

For the chocolate sauce:

6

ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

3

/4 cup water

2

/3 cups sugar

2

tablespoons honey

3

tablespoons unsalted butter

Pinch of kosher salt

For the sundae:

1

pint fresh raspberries (12 ounces)

2

tablespoons sugar

2

tablespoons elderflower liqueur, such as St-Germain

2

tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2

pints vanilla ice cream

Chopped roasted unsalted almonds, for garnish

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    To make the chocolate sauce, place a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the chocolate, and water, vigorously stirring until completely melted and smooth. Let it come to a low simmer until small bubbles appear around the outside. Add sugar, honey and keep at a low simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and salt. Chocolate sauce will smooth out at is cools to room temperature. Store in an airtight container.

    Step 2

    In a bowl, gently toss together the raspberries, sugar, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice. Let stand in the refrigerator for 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) before serving.

    Step 3

    Assemble the sundae: Scoop ice cream into individual bowls. Top with chocolate sauce, almonds, and macerated raspberries.