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Name: National Ice Cream Day DIY Sundae Bar

Summary: Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with a customizable DIY sundae bar featuring assorted ice cream flavors and fun toppings. Perfect for parties, families, and summer fun.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 3 –4 flavors of store-bought or homemade ice cream vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, etc.
  • Toppings:
  • Sprinkles
  • Crushed cookies
  • Gummy bears
  • Chopped nuts
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Chocolate chips
  • Whipped cream
  • Sauces:
  • Chocolate syrup
  • Caramel drizzle
  • Strawberry sauce
  • Fresh fruit:
  • Bananas sliced
  • Strawberries diced
  • Blueberries
  • Optional: Waffle bowls or cones

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Ice cream scooper
  • Mixing bowls for toppings
  • Spoons
  • Serving bowls or cones
  • Small sauce containers or squeeze bottles
  • Freezer-safe tubs (if including homemade ice cream)

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Set up your sundae bar by arranging bowls of toppings and sauces on a table or countertop.
  3. Keep ice cream tubs chilled until ready to serve.
  4. Allow each guest to build their own sundae using a scoop of their favorite flavor and toppings of choice.
  5. Top with sauces and whipped cream.
  6. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

Notes:
You can offer dairy-free and low-sugar ice cream options for dietary preferences.
Keep toppings in chilled or covered containers if outdoors.
For extra fun, create a sundae challenge or vote for “most creative sundae.”