Rich, creamy, and a show-stopper for any celebration!
Ingredients:
4 scoops chocolate ice cream
½ cup cherry pie filling or cherry compote
⅓ cup hot fudge sauce (warmed slightly)
1 cup whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
2 tbsp chocolate shavings or curls
6 maraschino cherries
Instructions:
Prepare the Base:
On a large shallow plate, alternate scoops of vanilla and chocolate ice cream in a circular or stacked pattern to form a mounded centerpiece.
Add Cherry Layer:
Spoon the cherry pie filling or compote over and around the scoops, allowing it to drizzle naturally into the curves of the ice cream.
Drizzle Chocolate:
Pour the warm hot fudge sauce over the ice cream, letting it cascade over the sides for a luscious, glossy finish.
Top with Whipped Cream:
Pipe or spoon generous swirls of whipped cream between and on top of the scoops.
Finish with Toppings:
Sprinkle with chocolate shavings or curls. Place a maraschino cherry on each whipped cream swirl.
Decoration Tips:
Dip your scoop in warm water for smooth, professional-looking ice cream balls.
Use a piping bag with a star tip to create elegant whipped cream swirls.
Chill the serving plate beforehand to reduce melting.
Use a vegetable peeler on a chocolate bar for perfect curls.
For a frosted effect, dust cherries lightly with powdered sugar just before serving.
