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Hot Fudge Golden Grahams Parfait Recipe

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This Hot Fudge Golden Grahams Parfait is a decadent layered dessert featuring crunchy homemade golden grahams brittle, creamy vanilla ice cream, and a rich, spicy hot fudge sauce with a hint of cinnamon and cayenne. Perfectly garnished with whipped cream and cherries, it combines textures and flavors for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

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Ice Cream Parfait

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. pure honey
  • 3/4 tsp. Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 1/2 cups Golden Grahams Cereal
  • 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 2 pints vanilla ice cream
  • Whipped cream and cherries, for garnish

Spicy Hot Fudge Sauce

  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp. corn syrup
  • 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the brittle: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with cooking spray. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, honey, and 3 tablespoons of water. Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring, and cook until it reaches a deep-amber color, approximately 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.
  2. Add ingredients to brittle mixture: Quickly stir in kosher salt and baking soda. Then rapidly mix in the Golden Grahams cereal and toasted sliced almonds until well coated.
  3. Form and cool brittle: Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet using a rubber spatula. Allow the brittle to cool and harden for 40 to 45 minutes. Once hardened, break it into clusters for layering.
  4. Make Spicy Hot Fudge Sauce: In a medium saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder and light brown sugar. Gradually add heavy cream and corn syrup, whisking to combine. Cook over medium heat until the sauce is warm, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in unsalted butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of cayenne until smooth. Let the sauce cool while whisking occasionally until just warm, roughly 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. Assemble parfaits: In parfait glasses, layer the spicy hot fudge sauce, brittle clusters, and scoops of vanilla ice cream alternately to build the parfait.
  6. Garnish and serve: Top each parfait with whipped cream and a cherry. Serve immediately and enjoy the blend of textures and flavors.

Notes

  • Be careful when working with hot sugar syrup to avoid burns.
  • Allow the hot fudge sauce to cool to warm, not hot, to avoid melting the ice cream prematurely when assembling.
  • Store any leftover brittle in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispness.
  • The pinch of cayenne in the fudge sauce adds a subtle heat — adjust it to your preference.
  • For a nut-free version, omit the toasted almonds.

Keywords: Hot Fudge, Golden Grahams, Parfait, Ice Cream Dessert, Spicy Fudge Sauce, Homemade Brittle, Vanilla Ice Cream, Layered Dessert

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