Italian Hot Fudge Sundae

• 1 2/3 cups whipping cream
• 1/3 cup freshly brewed espresso
• 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract or 1 1/2 teaspoons Amaretto
• 1 quart vanilla ice cream
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
• maraschino cherry, garnish

1. Bring 2/3 cup of cream and espresso to a simmer. Remove from burner and add chocolate. Stir until smooth.
2. Beat remaining cup of cream. Add powdered sugar (a tablespoon at a time), and almond extract or amaretto in a mixing bowl and beat until peaks form.
3. Scoop the ice cream into sundae dishes.
4. Top with chocolate sauce, whipped almond cream, and nuts. Garnish with cherry.

whipping cream, freshly brewed espresso, semisweet chocolate chips, powdered sugar, almond, vanilla ice cream, slivered almonds, maraschino cherry

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/italian-hot-fudge-sundae-172596 (may not work)