Best 11 Lighter Brownie Sundaes Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable delight of lighter brownie sundaes, a symphony of flavors that tantalizes your taste buds without weighing you down. These delightful treats offer a perfect balance between indulgence and moderation, allowing you to satisfy your sweet cravings without compromising your health goals. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind creating the ultimate lighter brownie sundae, a guilt-free pleasure that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

BROWNIE SUNDAES



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Cap off dinner with these Brownie Sundaes. With prepared brownies, I can fix this sweet treat in a flash. For extra flair, I roll the ice cream in pecans before placing them on top of the brownies. It's a perfect finish to a mouthwatering meal. -Ruth Lee, Troy, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 prepared brownies (3 inches square)
6 scoops vanilla or chocolate fudge ice cream
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the chocolate chips, milk and brown sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until chocolate is melted and sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla until smooth. , Spoon about 2 tablespoons warm chocolate sauce onto each dessert plate. Top with a brownie and a scoop of ice cream. Drizzle with additional chocolate sauce if desired. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605 calories, Fat 33g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

LIGHTER BROWNIE SUNDAES



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These brownies a la mode get topped with chocolate sauce, nuts, and coconut.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for ramekins
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1/4 cup whole-wheat flour (spooned and leveled)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 pint vanilla frozen yogurt
Toasted sliced almonds and shredded coconut, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush eight 8-ounce ramekins with oil; set aside. In a bowl, whisk together flours, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, applesauce, and oil until smooth. Whisk in egg white and vanilla. Add flour mixture; mix just until moistened. Divide batter among ramekins; smooth tops. Bake on a rimmed baking sheet until a toothpick inserted in center of a brownie comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer sheet to a rack to cool completely. (To store, cover ramekins with plastic wrap, and keep at room temperature, up to 2 days.)
  • Assemble sundaes: Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave in 1-minute increments, stirring, until almost completely melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Top brownies with frozen yogurt and chocolate; serve with additional toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g

BROWNIE SUNDAES



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Try this classic dessert on a weeknight; with only 30 minutes of cooling time, dessert will be ready in no time!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 box (1 lb 2.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ Fudge brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box
5 scoops (1/3 cup each) ice cream (any flavor), from 1/2 gallon container
1 cup Hershey's® chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Make brownies as directed. Cool at least 30 minutes. For 16 brownies, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.
  • Top each brownie with one scoop of ice cream; drizzle with 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 2, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g

SUPREME BROWNIE SUNDAES



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What's a classic dessert, popular with everyone and always in demand? Ice-cream sundaes made with home-baked, fudgy brownies take the prize.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box
1 pint ice cream (any flavor)
9 tablespoons chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan).). Line 8-inch square pan with foil, allowing some to hang over edges of pan. Grease bottom and sides of foil with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownies as directed on box. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 1/2 hours. Using foil to lift, remove brownies from pan, and peel foil away. Cut into 3 rows by 3 rows.
  • Top each brownie with about 1/4 cup ice cream; drizzle with 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie Sundae, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 44 g, TransFat 0 g

BROWNIE SUNDAES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cups heavy cream
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee or espresso powder
6 brownies
1 quart vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Melt the heavy cream, chocolate chips, and instant coffee in a bowl over simmering water until smooth, stirring occasionally. Place a brownie on each plate, top with a scoop of ice cream, and serve with warm chocolate sauce.;

LIGHT MY FIRE BROWNIE SUNDAES



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Make and share this Light My Fire Brownie Sundaes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by shawnajean

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup butter
4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
1 3/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans, toasted, cooled and coarsely chopped
2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling
1 cup cranberry juice cocktail
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup cherry brandy
1 pint vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F You'll need 16 heart-shaped foil baking cups (raynoleds' fun shapes) on a rimmed baking sheet, or a 3in heart shaped cookie cutter and a 13 x 9 in baking pan lined with nonstick foil(let foil extend about 2 in above pan at both ends).
  • Brownies: Microwave butter and chocolate in large bowl on high, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted and smooth. Whisk in sugar, then eggs, 1 at a time, then vanilla. With a rubber spatula, stir in flour, cocoa powder and salt just until blended. Stir in pecans. Divide batter evenly amoun baking cups, or spread into baking pan.
  • Bake 20 to 22 minutes for foil cups, 24 to 26 minutes for baking pan, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs clinging. Transfer to a wire rack; cool completely. Remove brownies from cups or, holding foil by ends, lift from pan, cut out 12 hearts with cookie cutter and carefully remove foil.
  • Sauce: Drain pie filling in a colander; discard liquid. Mix 1 tbsp cranberry juice and the cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir remaining juice and the sugar in a 10 in skillet over medium-high heat until it boils and sugar dissolves. Using a whisk, stir in cornstarch mixture. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Add almond extract and cherries; stir 3 minutes or until hot.
  • Slowly pour brandy over cherries and carefully ignite with a long match. Shake pan back and forth until flames die out.
  • Top each with a small scoop of ice cream, then warm or room temperature sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.5, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 76.6, Sodium 195.7, Carbohydrate 58.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 29.3, Protein 4.9

LAYERED BROWNIE SKILLET SUNDAE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

One 18-ounce box brownie mix
2/3 cup (1 1/3 sticks) melted butter
1/4 cup milk
2 large eggs
One 1-pound tube refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
20 chocolate sandwich cookies
1/2 cup caramel sauce
1 pint mint chocolate chip ice cream
1/2 cup chocolate sauce
Canned whipped cream, assorted sprinkles and maraschino cherries, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix, melted butter, milk and eggs until combined. Set aside.
  • Press the cookie dough into the bottom of a 10-inch cast-iron skillet. Lay the sandwich cookies in a single layer on top. Drizzle over the caramel sauce, getting into the spaces between the cookies. Pour over the brownie batter and smooth the top.
  • Bake until set, 40 to 45 minutes. Allow to cool for 20 minutes.
  • Top the brownie with scoops of the ice cream, then drizzle over the chocolate sauce and garnish with the whipped cream, sprinkles and cherries.

LIGHTER BROWNIE SUNDAE



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I found this recipe in a magazine. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon low calorie chocolate syrup, plus additional for drizzling
1 3/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 egg
1 egg white
1 cup sugar
1 quart vanilla frozen yogurt
1/4 cup glazed walnuts, chopped (optional)
9 maraschino cherries (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350. Line an 8-inch square baking dish with foil so it hangs over sides; coat spray and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, blend flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
  • In a medium-size microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate and butter for 40 seconds until melted, stirring halfway through. Stir until smooth, heating in 15 second increments if needed.Cool 2 minutes, then whisk in sour cream, chocolate syrup, vanilla, egg, egg white, and sugar. Stir in flour mixture.
  • Spread batter into prepared pan and bake at 350 for 25-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove brownie from pan using foil handles. Cut into squares and top each with 1 scoop frozen yogurt, drizzle with chocolate sauce and finish with chopped nuts and cherry, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 32.9, Sodium 165.7, Carbohydrate 50.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 38.6, Protein 6.4

HOMEMADE BROWNIE SUNDAES



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I serve this super dessert often at baseball barbecues or whenever I have a large group in. Homemade brownies and fudge sauce plus ice cream...you can't go wrong! -Carol Brandon, Uxbridge, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen (2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups butter, cubed
32 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
7 eggs
2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 pound chopped walnuts, optional
HOT FUDGE SAUCE:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup baking cocoa
Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream and maraschino cherries, optional

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat; stir until smooth. Cool., In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar on low speed until combined. Beat on medium-high until thickened and lemon-colored, about 12 minutes. Beat in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Fold in flour and salt just until blended (batter will be thick). Fold in walnuts if desired. , Transfer to two greased 13x9-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on wire racks for 15 minutes. , In a large saucepan, combine the cream, sugar and butter. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil, without stirring. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Cool for 3 minutes. , Place cocoa in a heat-proof bowl. Carefully whisk hot liquid into cocoa until smooth (do not scrape pan). Cut brownies into squares; serve with ice cream and hot fudge sauce. Garnish with whipped cream and cherries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FUDGY BROWNIE SUNDAES



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A moist, decadent brownie gets topped with the classic combo of caramel and vanilla ice cream. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 609.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature, plus more for ramekins
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate (61%), coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted
Caramel Sauce for Brownie Sundaes, for serving
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter six 6-ounce ramekins.
  • Melt butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat, and whisk in sugar. Whisk in eggs, one at a time, until combined. Sift in cocoa and salt. Fold in flour until combined.
  • Using a 1/2-cup ice cream scoop, divide batter among prepared ramekins. Bake until set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 30 to 32 minutes. Let cool slightly, and serve warm with caramel sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

BROWNIE ICE CREAM SUNDAES



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The ice cream sundae has shed its youthful, frivolous shell. This is a balanced, thoughtfully constructed dessert, something that nourishes the intellect and the palate, not just the pangs of the stomach.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     quick, dessert, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream
Brownies (see recipe)
Cherry sauce (see recipe)
Fudge sauce (see recipe)

Steps:

  • In an electric mixer fitted with whisk attachment, whip cream at medium-high speed until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla, and continue to whip until cream forms soft peaks.
  • In an ice cream dish, surround three scoops of ice cream with 4 to 6 brownie cubes. Top with a little cherry sauce, a generous spoon of fudge sauce and a big dollop of whipped cream. Serve.

Tips:

  • For a fudgier brownie, use melted butter instead of oil.
  • To make the brownies even lighter, use a combination of all-purpose flour and almond flour.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet chocolate.
  • To make the brownies gluten-free, use gluten-free flour.
  • To make the brownies vegan, use flax eggs instead of regular eggs and vegan butter instead of regular butter.
  • For a fun twist, try adding some chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or peanut butter to the brownie batter.
  • For a special occasion, serve the brownies with a scoop of ice cream, whipped cream, and a cherry on top.

Conclusion:

These lighter brownie sundaes are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're craving something sweet, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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