Spaghetti Ice Cream Sundae (Spaghetti-Eis)
Spaghetti Ice Cream Sundae (Spaghetti-Eis) is a fun, whimsical dessert that mimics a plate of spaghetti using vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, white chocolate shavings, and a creamy sauce. It’s a delightful treat for summer or any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for the cream sauce)
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
4 cups (32 ounces) vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons white sugar, divided
2 cups strawberries, washed, dried, and halved
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup white chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: In a small bowl, combine the halved strawberries with 1 tablespoon of sugar and the lemon juice. Stir gently and let them sit for 10-15 minutes to release their juices.
- Soften the ice cream: Allow the vanilla ice cream to soften at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to make it easier to shape into “spaghetti”.
- Make the cream sauce: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over low heat, adding the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves, but do not let it boil. Set aside to cool.
- Shape the ice cream: Use a potato ricer or pasta press to squeeze the ice cream into strands. If you don’t have one, use a fork to gently pull the softened ice cream into long strands.
- Assemble the sundae: On a serving plate, create a nest of the “spaghetti” ice cream. Spoon the macerated strawberries over the ice cream to mimic tomato sauce.
- Add the finishing touches: Drizzle the warm cream sauce over the ice cream and sprinkle the white chocolate shavings to resemble grated parmesan.
- Serve: Serve immediately while the ice cream is fresh and enjoy the playful dessert!
Notes
Experiment with different fruits like raspberries or blueberries for a varied “sauce”.
For a richer topping, swap white chocolate with dark or milk chocolate shavings.
For a vegan version, use non-dairy vanilla ice cream and coconut cream.
Top with chopped nuts or caramel for extra texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
