Hot Honey Hot Fudge Sundaes/Banana Splits

Two things I LOVE:

RESTING

EATING

And that’s what the weekend is for.

Hot fudge sundaes are a perfect weekend treat. Because the hot fudge sauce is easy to make. And because you get to combine ice cream and fruit and anything else you have lying around into one super satisfying dessert. The best way to end a long week.

Instead of regular honey I wanted to add some complexity to the hot fudge sauce by using HOT HONEY. Hot honey is honey with peppers and chilies added for that extra spicy kick. My hot honey didn’t end up very spicy (next time I will add more peppers!) but it did have a really nice floral taste that elevated the hot fudge sauce. You can of course use regular honey or corn syrup or agave in place of the hot honey.

Enjoy!

Hot Honey

1 cup honey

1 tablespoon chili flakes

3 dried chili peppers

Instructions:

Bring all ingredients to a simmer in a saucepan. Cook for ten minutes. Pour into a jar.

Hot Fudge Sauce

adapted from Smitten Kitchen

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup hot honey, regular honey or corn syrup

2/3 cup heavy cream or half n half

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1 cup chocolate chips

1 teaspoon vanilla

pinch of salt

Combine all ingredients except for chocolate chips, vanilla, and salt in a medium saucepan. Melt over low heat. Add chocolate chips and stir until melted. Remove from heat and add vanilla and salt. Pour into a jar.