These spiced sundaes with warm chocolate sauce are a sophisticated dessert to serve at drinks and nibbles.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pitted prunes
- 1/4 cup finely chopped dried figs
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons port
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange rind
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 litre vanilla ice-cream, softened
- grated white chocolate, to serve
Warm chocolate sauce
- 100g dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup pure cream
Method
- Step 1Place prunes, figs, cranberries, port, sugar, cinnamon, mixed spice, orange rind and juice in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Set aside to cool completely.
- Step 2Place ice-cream in a large bowl (reserve container). Add fruit mixture. Using a large metal spoon, gently fold through fruit mixture to create a rippled effect.
- Step 3Spoon ice-cream mixture back into reserved container. Cover surface with plastic wrap, then lid. Freeze overnight or until firm.
- Step 4Make Warm chocolate sauce: Place chocolate and cream in a heatproof, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium (50%) for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds with a metal spoon, or until melted and smooth.
- Step 5Using a teaspoon, scoop ice-cream and divide between 12, 1/2 cup-capacity serving glasses. Drizzle with warm chocolate sauce. Sprinkle with white chocolate. Serve.
- Low kilojoule
- Low sodium
- Lower gi
Nutrition
768 kj
Energy
9g
Fat Total
6g
Saturated Fat
1g
Fibre
3g
Protein
22mg
Cholesterol
33.27mg
Sodium
19g
Carbs (sugar)
21g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
- Author: Katrina Woodman
- Image credit: Cath Muscat
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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