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styled ice cream sundae bar with ice cream, toppings, cones, and festive decor.
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Ice Cream Sundae Bar

Who said dessert can't be an experience? Transform your next gathering with an Ice Cream Sundae Bar! I’m sharing my how-to guide along with all my best tips, theme ideas, and so much more. From classic toppings to unique twists, I’ve got the scoop on setting up the perfect ice cream sundae bar. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword dessert bars, dessert party, ice cream, ice cream sundae, party
Prep Time 40 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 403kcal

Ingredients

Ice Cream Base:

  • 1 gallon vanilla ice cream
  • 1 gallon chocolate ice cream
  • 1 gallon strawberry ice cream

Toppings

  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 jar hot fudge sauce
  • 1 cup chocolate sprinkles
  • 1 cup peanuts
  • 1 cup almonds
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup each of candy pieces such as M&Ms or Reese's Pieces
  • 1 cup gummy bears or Sour Patch candies
  • 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup sliced fresh bananas
  • 1 jar maraschino cherries
  • 2 cups whipped cream
  • 1 cup rainbow sprinkles
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 2 cups crushed cookies or brownies
  • 1 bottle of fruit syrup such as blueberry or raspberry

Cones and Carriers

  • 1 box traditional ice cream cones
  • 1 box waffle cones
  • box dessert bowls glass, ceramic, or edible

Instructions

  • Setup: Choose a location for your sundae bar, whether it's on a shelf, counter, or table. Make sure it's easily accessible.
  • Ice Cream Placement: Place the ice creams either in chilled bowls with scoops or keep them in their original containers with lids removed for easy access.
  • Toppings Organization: In separate bowls or containers, organize your toppings by type. Use tongs for some and spoons for others, depending on the consistency and size of the topping.
  • Cones & Bowls Display: Set up a station with stacked cones and neatly arranged bowls.
  • Serve & Enjoy: Allow guests to create their personalized sundaes by layering their favorite ice creams with delectable toppings.
  • Storage: After the party, store any leftover toppings in airtight containers and refrigerate or freeze leftover ice cream immediately.

Notes

*Nutritional information will vary greatly depending on ice cream serving and toppings. 

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 556IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 0.4mg