Best 5 Rhubarb Sundaes Recipes

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Looking for a delicious, tangy treat to cool down with on a hot day? Rhubarb sundaes are the perfect solution! With a slight tartness from the rhubarb and a creamy sweetness from the ice cream, this classic dessert is a delightful blend of flavors. Whether you prefer a simple scoop of ice cream topped with stewed rhubarb or a more elaborate sundae with whipped cream, nuts, and sprinkles, there's a rhubarb sundae recipe out there to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB SUNDAES



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Categories     Berry     Fruit     Dessert     Valentine's Day     Quick & Easy     Frozen Dessert     Strawberry     Fall     Rhubarb     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup dry red wine or water
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 cinnamon stick
1 20-ounce bag frozen unsweetened rhubarb
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 20-ounce bag frozen unsweetened strawberries
Vanilla ice cream or frozen vanilla yogurt
Whipped cream
Chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 cup sugar and red wine in heavy medium saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean and cinnamon stick. Simmer 10 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 cup sugar and stir to dissolve. Add rhubarb and ground cloves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until rhubarb is tender, about 8 minutes. Add strawberries and bring to simmer. Cool. Cover and refrigerate until cold. (Compote can be prepared 3 days ahead.)
  • Remove vanilla bean and cinnamon stick from compote. Scoop ice cream into sundae dishes or bowls. Spoon compote over. Top each with whipped cream. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and serve sundaes immediately.

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB ICE CREAM SUNDAES



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A quick stovetop simmer of this fruity sauce makes a perfectly rosy topping for ice cream and sponge cake.

Provided by By Brooke Lark

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
3 cups cut-up (3-inch pieces) fresh rhubarb
3 cups frozen strawberries
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Juice and grated peel of 2 lemons
1 cup turbinado sugar (raw sugar) or sparkling sugar
1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1/2 gallon (8 cups) ice cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add rhubarb; cook about 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in strawberries, granulated sugar, almond extract, vanilla and lemon juice. Cook about 7 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken slightly. Remove pieces of rhubarb; discard. Pour remaining portion into blender. Cover; blend with on-and-off pulses until smooth. Set sauce aside.
  • In small bowl, combine grated lemon peel and turbinado sugar. Sprinkle on clean, large wooden cutting board.
  • Remove cookie dough from wrapper. Cut dough into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a large round. Press dough rounds in lemon-sugar to coat one side. Place 2 dough rounds sugared side up on 1 cookie sheet; place third dough round sugared side up on second cookie sheet.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until dough is set in center. Cool rounds slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Using pizza cutter, cut each round into 6 to 8 wedges. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • Scoop ice cream evenly into 12 dessert bowls. Top each with strawberry-rhubarb sauce. Add 2 lemon-sugar cookie wedges to each serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

RHUBARB SUNDAES



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After one taste, your family will agree rhubarb never tasted so good! The sweet sauce will disappear so fast when you serve it over ice cream that you might want to keep some on hand to serve over pancakes, waffles...even French toast.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon honey
Vanilla ice cream
Chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the rhubarb, sugar, water and cinnamon to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until rhubarb is tender and the sauce has reached desired consistency. Remove from the heat; stir in honey. Serve warm over ice cream. Sprinkle with walnuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB SUNDAES



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Cap off a summer meal with this simple, delicious dessert!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen strawberries in syrup
6 individual sponge cake cups
1 1/2 pints (3 cups) vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, combine rhubarb, sugar and water; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add strawberries; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until berries are thawed. Serve sauce warm or cool.
  • To serve, place sponge cake cups on individual large dessert plates. Place 1/2 cup ice cream in each cake cup. Spoon about 1/3 cup strawberry-rhubarb sauce over each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1/6 of Recipe, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 51 g

FAST RHUBARB SUNDAES



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A backyard rhubarb patch provides tangy stalks that Carol uses in the same mouthwatering way her mother did. "I can whip up the sauce for Rhubard Sundaes in just 4 minutes while the chicken is broiling." she shares. It's fun to fix when unexpected guests drop by and also delicious served over pound cake. I freeze extra rhubarb I've picked so we can enjoy this treat anytime we like throughout the year."-Carol Bushell, Holyrood, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield about 2 cups sauce.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed
2 tablespoons water
Pinch salt
1/2 cup sugar
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the rhubarb, water and salt. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring after every minute. Stir in sugar; cover and microwave 30 seconds longer. Serve warm or cooled over ice cram. Store any leftover sauce in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

- Choose fresh, firm rhubarb stalks. The color should be bright red and the leaves should be green and healthy. - Cut the rhubarb stalks into 1-inch pieces. - Use a potato peeler to remove the tough outer skin of the rhubarb. - Simmer the rhubarb in a saucepan with sugar and water until it is soft and tender. - Strain the rhubarb mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the solids. - Chill the rhubarb sauce before using it. - Serve the rhubarb sundaes with whipped cream, ice cream, and fresh berries.

Conclusion:

Rhubarb sundaes are a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for summer. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and tangy treat that will satisfy your cravings. So next time you are looking for a cool and refreshing dessert, give rhubarb sundaes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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