Recipes Desserts Frozen Desserts Ice Cream Salted Chocolate Sundae Be the first to rate & review! This chocolate-overload sundae gets a touch of savory elegance with a boozy salted honey-Scotch sauce. By Paige Grandjean Paige Grandjean Paige Grandjean is a food editor, recipe developer, and food stylist with over seven years of experience in food media. Her work has appeared in more than 15 nationally distributed publications, award-winning cookbooks, and digital platforms. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on July 21, 2023 Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Prep Time: 0 mins Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 1 to 2 servings Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients Salted Honey-Scotch Sauce 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/3 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) Scotch whiskey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Additional Ingredients 1 cup cubed brownie (about 1-inch pieces), divided 2 scoops dark chocolate ice cream, divided 1/4 cup chocolate-covered pretzels, roughly crumbled 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil Pinch of flaky sea salt Directions Make the salted honey-Scotch sauce Stir together brown sugar, honey, butter, and salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium, stirring often, until mixture is smooth and melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in heavy cream. Cook, stirring often, until mixture is thickened and foamy, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in whiskey and vanilla. (Sauce will bubble vigorously.) Simmer, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Let cool 30 minutes. Assemble the sundae Place 1/2 cup brownie cubes in a tall glass or serving bowl. Top with one scoop ice cream, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon salted honey-Scotch sauce. Add remaining 1/2 cup brownie cubes, reserving 1 brownie piece for garnish, and top with remaining 1 scoop ice cream. Arrange pretzel pieces evenly around ice cream. Garnish with reserved brownie piece. Drizzle with olive oil and 2 tablespoons salted honey-Scotch sauce. (Reserve remaining sauce for another use.) Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and serve immediately. About this recipe Featuring dark chocolate ice cream, Salted Honey-Scotch sauce (a boozy riff on butterscotch sauce), and brownie pieces, this decadent ice cream sundae is a chocolate lover’s dream. The golden Scotch-infused caramel sauce mingles with the layers of decadent dark chocolate ice cream and fudgy store-bought brownies (or use one of our brownie recipes), and a finishing sprinkle of flaky sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil add a slight savory edge. When making the Salted Honey-Scotch Sauce, add the Scotch whiskey during the last few seconds of simmering so the sharpness of the alcohol cooks off, leaving behind a subtle, malty flavor. These Cookies Inspired by Cocktails Go From the Bar to the Cookie Jar To make ahead Salted honey-Scotch sauce will thicken as it cools. Sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. August 2023 Save Rate Print