Over the Top Hot Fudge Sundaes

• 12 generous scoops of ice cream, any flavor
• 8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• Toasted coconut
• Slivered almonds, toasted
• Dried cherries
• M & Ms

1. Scoop the ice cream into a serving bowl, cover and place in the freezer.
2. Can be done one day in advance.
3. Combine chocolate, sugar and whipping cream in a medium-size heavy saucepan.
4. Stir over low heat until chocolate is melted.
5. Increase heat to medium and bring mixture to a boil.
6. Boil, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth and thick, 4-5 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
8. To serve: Put each topping in a separate bowl.
9. Set out buffet-style: Bowl of ice cream, Hot Fudge Sauce, bowls of toppings.
10. Let guests serve themselves.

generous scoops, semisweet chocolate, sugar, whipping cream, vanilla, coconut, slivered almonds, cherries, ms

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/6521 (may not work)