Posted on 07/25/2023 1:29:11 PM PDT by Red Badger
(Last Updated On: July 17, 2023)
NATIONAL HOT FUDGE SUNDAE DAY | JULY 25
On July 25th, National Hot Fudge Sundae Day takes a turn representing National Ice Cream Month in delicious style. Feast on this tasty ice cream dessert that combines hot and cold with a cherry on top. Even more important to note, this dessert has been served since 1906.
#HotFudgeSundaeDay
Given that the hot fudge sundae is a variation of the classic sundae, making one is a cinch. Simply put a couple of scoops of vanilla ice cream in a dish. Add hot fudge sauce. Top it with a dollop of whipped cream and some nuts (if you like). Finally, add a single, bright-red, sweet, maraschino cherry.
Sundae History
While the oldest known record of an ice cream sundae is an Ithaca, NY advertisement, the originator of the dessert is still debated. The October 5, 1892 ad in the Ithaca Daily Journal spelled the ice cream treat with the conventional day of the week spelling – Sunday.
However, Two Rivers, Wisconsin claims Druggist Edward Berners served the first ice cream sundae in 1881. According to the story, customer George Hallauer ordered an ice cream soda on a Sunday. Ordinances at the time prohibited the sale of ice cream sodas on the Sabbath. Even so, Berners came up with a compromise. He served the ice cream in a dish minus the soda.
Additionally, he topped it with chocolate syrup. Given the day, he called it a Sundae. One interesting catch – Berners was 18 at the time the story takes place.
Ithaca’s claim to the ice cream sundae takes place at Platt & Colt Pharmacy in 1892 where Reverend John M. Scott stops to order a bowl of ice cream. When Chester Platt, proprietor, began preparing the ice cream for his customer, he didn’t stop at just a couple of scoops of vanilla. Platt drizzled cherry syrup over the ice cream and topped them with a bright red, candied cherry. The dessert looked and tasted so delightful it required its own name. Since the day was Sunday, it was named for the day it was created. Ithaca also has historical evidence supporting the story, including an advertisement for a Cherry Sunday.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL HOT FUDGE SUNDAE DAY
While out with friends, enjoy a Hot Fudge Sundae. Give a shout-out to your favorite ice cream shop. Post on social media using #HotFudgeSundaeDay.
NATIONAL HOT FUDGE DAY HISTORY
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It’s Sundae Ping!...................
Hot fudge Sunday on a Tuesday?
Bad omen, man.
I’ll go check my blood sugar.
The North Pole Elf in me as always says go for it!!!
The human part says, run away, live to eat another day.
Now, I want a sundae.
Neither of my kids have had ice cream, so far. They’re under 3. Soon as they get a taste, it’s over. lmao.
A prima facie case of neglect. Quick, somebody call CPS!
/sarc😉
Best Hot Fudge Recipe
This easy Hot Fudge recipe makes rich, smooth, fudgey, decadent hot fudge sauce in just minutes! Take your ice cream game to the next level with this homemade hot fudge and you’ll never buy store bought again! So much better!
Ingredients ¼ cup unsalted butter 4 ounces bittersweet baking chocolate or ⅔ cup semisweet chocolate chips 8 ounces evaporated milk or half and half ¾ cup granulated sugar 6 to 8 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder depending on how chocolate-y you want the hot fudge ¼ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions Melt butter and bittersweet baking chocolate (or semisweet chocolate chips) together in a small or medium saucepan over medium low heat, stirring frequently.
¼ cup unsalted butter,4 ounces bittersweet baking chocolate
Once the chocolate and butter have melted, slowly whisk in the 8 oz evaporated milk (or half and half if that's what you're using) until combined.
Whisk in the granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt until combined.
¾ cup granulated sugar,6 to 8 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder,¼ teaspoon salt.
Keep over medium low heat, whisking frequently, about 5 to 6 minutes until mixture comes just to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring continuously. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tsp vanilla extract.
Serve hot fudge sauce warm over ice cream; or allow to cool, transfer to a heat safe jar or container and store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
It’s Wine and Cheese Day AND Hot Fudge Sundae Day? Are you out to destroy our waistlines, Badger?
Regretfully I must pass.
Yesterday:
Daughter 1 (to daughter 2): We should go get ice cream.
Daughter 2: I don’t feel like it
Five minutes later there was a quick word on the radio about National Hot Fudge Sundae Day.
Daughter 1: Now we have to go
Daughter 2 still didn’t fell like it, but they told me and I took one for the team and went in her place. (They are both college age, so I wasn’t part of the initial plan.)
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