Category: Everyday Recipes & Ingredients

1. Chocolate Brownie Sundae: A super quick summer ice cream treat

   Posted on 7:00pm Tuesday 16th Jun 2026

   

   Chocolate Brownie Sundae

   A super summer dessert treat that is bound to be a crowd pleaser!

   My chocolate brownies are a firm favourite all year round, but I have been toying with the idea of a recipe for a Summer Sundae for some time.  I have been waiting for the right moment; and when I had a broken brownie and time to put an ice cream dessert together, this is what happened!

   What you need to create your chocolate brownie sundae

   The minimum ingredients you need are Cosy Kitchen Chocolate Brownies, ice cream and chocolate sauce; and your will soon have a quick indulgent treat on a warm sunny day or a special after dinner dessert.

   The Chocolate Brownies

   First purchase a chocolate brownie from Cosy Kitchen! 

   Anyone who has had my brownies will know that they are gooey already, but for ultimate gooeyness you may like to bring your brownie to room temperature, or zap in the microwave for 10 seconds before adding to your sundae.

   The Ice Cream

   I like good quality vanilla ice cream, but you can use any ice cream you like…most flavours go with chocolate.  You could even choose one with a caramel, chocolate or fruity swirl in the absence of ice cream sauces!

   The Sauce

   Of course you can buy many dessert sauces from the supermarket, so choose your favourite; or you can do what I have here and made my own.  I took a spoonful of Biscoff spread and gently heated in the microwave for a few seconds before drizzling.  I also took about 3 squares of dark chocolate, heated in the microwave for a few seconds and when nearly melted, added about half a teaspoon of sunflower oil and stirred this in (this stops the chocolate from resetting too quickly and makes a drizzly consistency).

   Fruit (optional)

   Many fruits pair well with chocolate and ice cream.  Strawberries, cherries and mixed fruits; and they don’t need to be fresh, you can use frozen or tinned!  Here, I have used a few frozen raspberries, which again, I defrosted in the microwave before adding to the sundae.  You can also crush a few to create a bit of sauce!

   Cream (optional)

   Either whipped or fluffy cream out can be used to top your sundae.  I didn’t have any, so I left it off!

   Toppings & Crunch

   Nuts, chocolate curls, meringues, hundred and thousands or crushed biscuits all make good crunchy toppings – I used Biscoff biscuits as that’s what I had in the cupboard!  You could also add a glace cherry on top, grated chocolate and an ice cream wafer!  Let your imagination go wild…it’s your sundae!

   

   What I used to make these Chocolate Brownie Sundae

   Serves 2:

   Ready to eat in 10 minutes

   • 1 x room temperature Cosy Kitchen Chocolate Brownie cut into 8 pieces
   • 6 scoops of vanilla ice cream
   • 3-4 tablespoons of frozen raspberries, defrosted
   • 1 tablespoon of Biscoff spread, gently melted in the microwave
   • 3-4 squares of dark chocolate (50% cocoa solids is fine), melted
   • ½ teaspoon sunflower oil, add to your melted chocolate to create your drizzle sauce
   • 2 x Biscoff Biscuits, 1 chopped for added crunch and one halved to act like a wafer!

   How I put the sundaes together

   1.  Don’t make the mistake I did, my ice-cream was starting to melt before I was ready! So…get all your toppings prepared before starting the assembly.  Make your sauces by warming Biscoff spread, and melting chocolate.  Defrost your berries and chop your biscuits.
   2. Once ready to serve…pop a scoop of ice-cream in the bottom of your chosen glass…I used some lovely wine glasses I had been given as a gift.  Then layer it up using brownies, raspberries and more ice-cream. 
   3. Drizzle your sauces on the top.
   4. Sprinkle your biscuits, push your halved biscuit into the top scoop of ice-cream.
   5. Serve quick, before it melts!!

   There are so many variations to this dessert, using any flavour combinations you like…but just make sure that you get your Chocolate Brownie from me!

   

    

2. For Pancake Day (or any day you fancy pancakes)...

   Posted on 12:00pm Monday 12th Feb 2024

   

   Who knew that a simple combination of flour, eggs and milk could give so much joy!

   Here is the recipe I have always used for TRADITIONAL PANCAKES

   It’s old fashioned, but it works!

   You will need

   100g plain flour (sifted)

   Pinch of salt

   1 egg

   300ml milk

    

   Make the batter

   • Combine the flour and salt in a bowl.
   • Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and add the egg.
   • Gradually add half the milk to the egg stirring with a wooden spoon to bring the ingredients together.
   • Beat with an electric whisk until smooth, the gradually add the remaining milk and beat again.
   • Leave to stand for 30 minutes.

    

   Cook your pancakes

   • After standing, whisk up the batter again and add to a jug.
   • Heat a small frying and brush with oil or add a knob of butter.
   • Once hot, take the pan off the heat and add enough mixture to coat the base of the pan.
   • Tilt the pan to make sure you have even coverage of the pan (add a little more batter if you need to fill any holes).
   • Put the pan back on the heat and cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake.  You can also lift the edge of the pancake to see if it’s turning a nice golden brown.
   • Flip your pancake.  You can use a palette knife, fish slice or toss into the air if you dare!
   • Once the pancake is golden on the other side, slide onto a plate and fill with your favourite filling.
   • Regrease the pan and repeat the steps above to make more pancakes.

    

   Note:  I always find that the first one is less than perfect…but is still delicious.

    

   Favourite fillings

   My go to filling is a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of sugar; but you can fill your pancake with whatever you like:  jam, chocolate spread, golden syrup, bananas, strawberries…the combinations are endless.

   You can also find my Banana Pancake recipe over on my Instagram page...