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    Home » Recipes » Sweets

    Caramel Raspberry Ice Cream Sundae

    August 17, 2022 • Updated: August 17, 2022 • by Renée B. • This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This caramel and fresh raspberry ice cream sundae is truly scrumptious! Perfect for anytime you need something super-easy and extra-special.

    Old-fashion ice cream sundae dish filled with vanilla ice cream, and topped with caramel and raspberries. Service cups of additional toppings in background.
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    • Caramel Raspberry Ice Cream Sundae

    What's the Scoop on this Sundae Recipe?

    If you love caramel, you need to try this sundae! The combo of caramel and fresh raspberries is amazing!

    Long, long ago, I waitressed at an old fashion ice cream parlor that served all kinds of amazing flavor concoctions. Now every once and awhile, I'll put on my Ice Cream Professional hat and throw a new combination of ice cream and toppings together for Mr B. When I made this raspberry and caramel sundae for him, his first words were, "Oh Baby, you need to blog this!"

    As a rule, I don't often share this kind of ice cream creation, because it isn't so much a recipe as it is simple assembly instructions; however, this combo is a real humdinger! The caramel, raspberry, and ice cream are a scrumptious departure from more pedestrian chocolate sundaes, and the addition of ginger into the mix - as a topping or in the actual caramel syrup - makes your whole bowl sing a new song.

    What Goes into this Sundae

    Old-fashion ice cream sundae dish filled with vanilla ice creamService cups filled with ice cream toppings in background.

    ★ Ice cream: We like to use vanilla ice cream for this sundae, but any flavor that makes you happy will work.

    Need some inspiration? Other ice cream flavors that work well include cinnamon, chocolate, and any variation on butterscotch or caramel.

    ★ Fresh raspberries: The pop of freshness from the berries is what brings this whole sundae together. Other fresh berries can be substituted as desired.

    ★ Caramel sauce: Caramel sauce is pretty easy to make, but if you aren't up to making your own, you can make things super-easy by using a store-bought sauce. (Check out this caramel & butterscotch recipe roundup if you want to make some at home.)

    TIP: We found the best caramel sauce we've ever had at a place called Leatherby's Family Creamery in Salt Lake City. (They do mail-orders!) If you happen to have access, do not pass go - just get some.

    ★ Sundae Toppings: The toppings you use on an ice cream sundae are limited only by your imagination. In addition to the basic caramel sauce and raspberries, you can also add:

    • Ginger chips (One of our favorites!)
    • Chopped nuts (We especially enjoy cashews on this caramel sundae.)
    • Mini chocolate chips
    • Sprinkles
    • Shredded coconut

    You can always finish a sundae with whipped cream and a cherry on top, too!

    How to Make this Ice Cream Sundae

    Put 2-3 scoops of ice cream in a dish. Top with fresh raspberries and drizzle with caramel syrup.

    Sprinkle on additional toppings as desired.

    Old-fashion ice cream sundae dish filled with vanilla ice crea, and topped with caramel and raspberries. Service cups of additional toppings in background.

    FAQs & Expert Tips

    For a real flavor boost, stir some ginger syrup into the caramel sauce before you pour it on! (3:1, caramel sauce to ginger syrup)

    Can you make this ice cream sundae dairy-free?

    With a few subtle adaptations, you can easily make this dairy-free! In fact, we love making this sundae with our homemade dairy-free vanilla ice cream recipe! If you want to keep it low-lactose, be sure to use a dairy-free caramel sauce, too.

    Old-fashion ice cream sundae dish filled with vanilla ice cream, and topped with caramel, raspberries, ginger chips, and cashews. Service cups of additional toppings in background.

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    • Creamy Dairy-free Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
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    Old-fashion ice cream sundae dish filled with vanilla ice cream, and topped with caramel and raspberries. Service cups of additional toppings in background.

    Caramel Raspberry Ice Cream Sundae

    This caramel and fresh raspberry ice cream sundae is truly scrumptious! Perfect for anytime you need something super-easy and extra-special.
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    Course: Dessert, Sweets
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time:5 minutes minutes
    Total Time:5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 350kcal
    Author: Renee
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    Equipment

    • 1 ice cream scoop

    Ingredients

    • 2-3 scoops vanilla ice cream
    • 3-4 tablespoons caramel syrup
    • ¼ cup fresh raspberries
    Additional Topping Ideas
    • Chopped nuts ; cashews
    • mini chocolate chips
    • sprinkles
    • shredded coconut
    • whipped cream

    Instructions

    • Put 2-3 scoops of ice cream in a dish. Top with fresh raspberries and drizzle with caramel syrup.
      Sprinkle on additional toppings as desired.

    Notes

    For a real flavor boost, stir some ginger syrup into the caramel sauce! (3:1, caramel to ginger)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sundae | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 284mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 481IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 0.3mg
    This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. You are solely responsible for ensuring that any nutritional information provided is accurate, complete, and useful.
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    Originally published June 25, 2014. Post has been updated with new content, images, and recipe instructions to improve reader experience.

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    About Renée B.

    Renée is self-taught home chef with a penchant for creating healthy(ish) comfort food recipes, and adapting vintage recipes for the 21st century cook. In her spare time, she writes unfinished novels and songs about cowboys.

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    1. Dena Weigel Bell says

      June 26, 2014 at 5:45 am

      Where do you find ginger syrup? I've never seen it in any store.

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      • Renée ♥ says

        June 26, 2014 at 5:06 pm

        It's another recipe on this blog! ( Just click "Ginger Syrup" in the recipe.)

        Homemade Ginger Syrup

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