The Ultimate Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Sundaes
on Feb 04, 2013, Updated Aug 21, 2024
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I’m here to tell you about the richest, most decadent chocolate and peanut butter dessert that you will ever meet: The Ultimate Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Sundae.
Chocolate peanut butter brownies & vanilla ice cream drenched in a homemade peanut butter hot fudge sauce makes for a totally over the top and fun treat. There is never a bad way to eat a brownie, but trust me when I tell you that you need to make this sundae.
Just imagine the most perfectly rich and moist brownie with peanut butter swirled on top of smooth, cold ice cream, and chopped Reese’s cups. But the magic doesn’t stop there – it isn’t just drizzled with any old hot fudge, it’s topped with peanut butter hot fudge you’ll be tempted to drink for breakfast. Dessert just got taken to a whole new level.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect Combination: Is there a better combination than peanut butter and chocolate??
- Perfect for Celebrations: Ice cream sundaes are perfect for celebrations and this one is especially good – everyone can have their own delicious serving without a lot of work.
- Multiple Textures: Chewy brownies, gooey sauce, and creamy ice cream along with the chopped up peanut butter cups make for a party in your mouth.
Ingredients
- 1 recipe Rich Chocolate and Peanut Butter Brownies
- Ice Cream: vanilla, chocolate, or Reese’s would all be good
- Peanut Butter Hot Fudge
- Reese’s cups or mini Reese’s cups: optional
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities
How to Make the Ultimate Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Sundae
Step #1. Place a brownie on the plate. Top with a scoop of ice cream, fudge sauce, and chopped Reese’s, if desired.
Step #2. Enjoy with a tall glass of milk.
Recipe FAQs
I use the Ghirardelli’s 100% cocoa bars found in the baking aisle for the unsweetened chocolate. Man, it’s good!
Make sure that your hot fudge is completely cooled before putting it in an airtight container and placing in the refrigerator. The hot fudge will last up to 2 weeks. Simply reheat when you are ready to use the hot fudge again.
I know that it is so tempting to jump into freshly baked brownies, but if you want a really crisp, clean cut line you need to wait until the brownies are completely cooled. This typically takes about 30 minutes and an abundance of self control.
Expert Tips
- Don’t overbake the brownies so they stay nice and fudgy.
- If you need to keep the sauce warm for a while (for a party or other get together), put it in a crockpot set to warm for up to 4 hours.
- A dollop of whipped cream is always a fun touch on top of a sundae.
- This showstopper sundae would be a delicious dessert for Sunday dinner or to celebrate a special occasion. It has all of the classic sundae vibes with the yummiest peanut butter twist.
- In order to cut down on the preparation time, I like to bake the brownies and make the hot fudge ahead of time. Then it only takes a few minutes to assemble the sundae and you are ready to dive in.
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The Ultimate Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Sundae
Ingredients
- 1 recipe Rich Chocolate and Peanut Butter Brownies
- Ice Cream, (vanilla, chocolate, or Reese's would all be good)
- Peanut Butter Hot Fudge
- Reese's cups or mini Reese's cups, chopped for serving (optional)
Instructions
- To assemble the brownie sundae of your dreams, just put a brownie on a plate (or three…) top with a scoop of ice cream, drizzle peanut butter hot fudge on top and then sprinkle on chopped Reese’s.
- Enjoy with a tall glass of milk.
Notes
- Cooling the brownies makes them easier to cut but also keeps the ice cream from melting too quickly.
- Chocolate or vanilla are traditional ice cream flavors for this sundae but peanut butter chocolate is a great choice.
- Leftover brownies can be stored in an airtight container or frozen to eat later.
- The brownies and sauce can be made up to a day in advance.
Nutrition
Brownies adapted from The America’s Test Kitchen Family Baking Book (One of the best cookbooks ever…)
Melissa…..so funny about the yoga pants but so true! I love everything about this sundae. But that peanut butter fudge is the best part. Yes….I’ll just need a spoon! Love your photos! : )
Not sure I could grab a spoon fast enough! Amazing!
I am counting down the days until I am off the doctor ordered super strict diet! It can’t come soon enough!!!
Good grief!! I think I need this…
Melissa, I’ve been waiting for this post ever since seeing your tease to all the chocolate party members! You did not disappoint! This is incredible, and your photos are absolutely awesome!
Holy mother of mercy – that is the most beautiful thing I’ve seen in a long time. My arteries just constricted and I feel like I’ve gained five pounds by looking at these photos but I don’t care – I want to eat that now! Your brownies look perfectly rich, moist and dense. And you’re right, if I made that sauce, I’d want to drink it. So dangerous!
I think this is what chocolate heaven looks like! Great recipes!
Thanks Georgia!
Oh, I have to say, this one looks good. I usually am an oreo fan, but I think this one tops the pile!
I’ve been WAITING patiently for this recipe. Wow! What a showstopper!!!
PS…I was born in South Bend, but my parents moved to Iowa when I was an infant. Now back to being a full fledged Hoosier (my dad always called me his “Hoosier Hotshot” growing up)! So fun to have the Indiana connection 🙂
A picture is worth a thousand words sometimes… it´s so decadent and the flavors are so perfect together! The best sundae in a long time!