The Dusty Road Sundae holds a special place in the Lines family household, evoking cherished memories from childhood. This delightful dessert combines layers of creamy chocolate ice cream with a medley of mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts, creating a delightful “dusty” texture reminiscent of a rugged road. The addition of malted milk powder adds a touch of nostalgia, while the luscious chocolate sauce drizzled throughout adds a rich and indulgent element. Topped with a dollop of whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, and perhaps a sprinkling of crushed chocolate cookies, this sundae delivers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. It’s a dessert that brings joy and nostalgia to the palate, making it a beloved recipe in the Lines family household.
Dusty Road Ice Cream Sunday
Ingredients
- – Store-bought chocolate ice cream
- – Mini marshmallows
- – Chocolate chips or chunks
- – Chopped nuts such as peanuts or almonds
- – Malted milk powder
- – Chocolate sauce
- – Whipped cream
- – Maraschino cherries
- – Crushed chocolate cookies or wafers optional
Instructions
- Take the store-bought chocolate ice cream out of the freezer and let it soften slightly to make it easier to work with.
- In a bowl, combine mini marshmallows, chocolate chips or chunks, and chopped nuts. Mix them together to create the “dusty” mixture.
- In a serving glass or bowl, add a scoop or two of the softened chocolate ice cream.
- Sprinkle a portion of the dusty mixture over the ice cream.
- Dust the ice cream and toppings with a sprinkle of malted milk powder.
- Drizzle chocolate sauce over the ice cream.
- Add another scoop of chocolate ice cream on top of the sauce and repeat the layers of dusty mixture, malted milk powder, and chocolate sauce.
- Finish the sundae with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry on top.
- If desired, sprinkle crushed chocolate cookies or wafers over the whipped cream for an extra crunch.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delightful Dusty Road Sundae made with store-bought ice cream!
