Name: Ice Cream Sundae Jars: Chocolate-Coconut + Mixed Berry Caramel
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 10-ounce bag frozen mixed berries; 3 tablespoons powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or, use butter for a thinner sauce); 1 pint store-bought chocolate ice cream; 1/4 cup sweet coconut shreds, toasted

At this point, y’all are like ‘oh my lands, another mason jar dessert?!’ I know, I know.

But but but, mason jars make it so easy to portion for two! Unless… you want to purchase stock in Sur La Table and buy many little pans to make my desserts. No? Just me? And my Mom? Ok, got it. I had a hunch.

I make these ice cream sundae jars and stash them in the freezer for a quick snack.

It can be a bit tedious to make an ice cream sundae each time you have a craving. First, you have to scoop rock-hard ice cream. If you wait for the ice cream to soften first, there’s a slight chance you’ll die of ice cream-nemia. Then, you must drizzle the sauce in between scoops. Don’t forget about the crunchy nuts that must be layered in a perfect ratio that is unique to each human, much like a fingerprint. <--- scientific fact

So, I make these mason jar sundaes sealed with a lid, and store them in my freezer for dessert. Or, you can take two bites every hour all day long. I've never nibbled on ice cream all day. Never ever. Especially not ice cream with toasted coconut chips this size:

Speaking of these large coconut chips, I made Mr. Dessert for Two drive me to a store on the other side of the city just to buy them. So, if you could, please tell me how adorable they are and how this dessert would be incomplete without them? Help me justify my food purchases to my husband, please. He doesn't get it. You do. I know you do.

Hey, St. Louisans: You were SO RIGHT about Ted Drewes. So so SO right. It's like 'what was I eating before? Ice cream? Aww, how cute, it's trying to taste like Ted Drewes frozen custard.' Just like that. Sorry for all the quotes.

Yield: 2 jars

Ice Cream Sundae Jars: Chocolate-Coconut + Mixed Berry Caramel

A delicious make ahead ice cream sundaes.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 10-ounce bag frozen mixed berries
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons heavy cream (or, use butter for a thinner sauce)
1 pint store-bought chocolate ice cream
¼ cup sweet coconut shreds, toasted

Instructions

In a saucepan, combine the frozen mixed berries, sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook until the berries collapse, about 4 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in heavy cream
Next, puree the berries either with an immersion blender or in a regular blender. Be careful, the liquid is hot. Once pureed, strain the mixture if desired.
To assemble: place 1 scoop of chocolate ice cream in the bottom of a pint mason jar. Drizzle over the berry caramel sauce, and top with toasted coconut. Repeat until the jars are full.
Screw on the lid and store in the freezer up to 2 weeks. Let the jar sit on the counter for a few minutes before eating to soften the berry caramel sauce.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 493Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 136mgCarbohydrates: 70gFiber: 8gSugar: 57gProtein: 7g

Comments

Tieghan says

January 29, 2014 at 10:57 pm

These are genius and so cute!

Jen @ Marshmallows and Margaritas says

January 30, 2014 at 12:16 pm

These look so delicious! And the coconut flakes are perfect, obviously. I am now quite worried about dying from ice cream-nemia, though... luckily I have some gelato in the freezer.

Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says

January 30, 2014 at 8:09 pm

I'll never get tired of mason jar desserts :) And yes, those toasted coconut chips totally make the sundaes extra special!

Jenny @ BAKE says

February 02, 2014 at 4:32 pm

Jarred sundaes is a genius idea! I am going to have stock my freezer with them!

Kim Kage says

February 04, 2014 at 7:28 pm

I live in Webster Groves which is on the outskirt of StL. Where did you find the coconut chips? Thanks Mr. Dessert for making this amazing treat happen! And speaking of ice cream you MUST check out Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream shop in WG. The mini trio is perfect and I recommend Gold Coast Chocolate, Salted Caramel and Swiss Chip flavor combo. You will moan enjoying the goodness!! Sometimes they offer if you wear your pajamas they will give you a coffee mug. FUN. Check them out on facebook for updates. Welcome to St Louis, if you need anything let me know!!!

- Christina says
  
  February 04, 2014 at 9:20 pm
  
  I just emailed you back, Kim. Let me know if you didn't get it for some reason :)
  Thanks for the warm welcome! xo
  
Mariana says

February 08, 2014 at 11:55 pm

The coconut chips were worth the trip. Definitely a must have with ice cream ;)

Katie says

February 11, 2014 at 5:14 pm

Can I use granulated sugar instead of powdered? Looks delic!!!

- Christina says
  
  February 11, 2014 at 5:31 pm
  
  Sure you can! I should have specified that. Since we're puree-ing this mixture and heating it, it probably doesn't matter too much. Let me know if I'm wrong though!
  Happy baking :)
  Christina
  
Lyndsey says

February 17, 2014 at 2:38 am

You have such adorable recipes! Where did you find those cute mason jars?

- Christina says
  
  February 17, 2014 at 6:46 am
  
  Thanks, Lyndsey! They're just squat pint jars. You can find them next to the regular pint jars at any place that sells mason jars. I buy mine at the hardware store :)

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