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Elvis Ice Cream Sundae

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 24, 2017

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Elvis Ice Cream Sundae – Elvis was known for his love of peanut butter, banana, and bacon sandwiches. This sundae takes all those flavors and incorporates them into a sundae perfect for dessert on a hot, summer day!

Elvis Ice Cream Sundae topped with bacon, bananas and peanut butterMan, I cannot believe we’re already in the last week of National Ice Cream Month. Does this mean summer is almost over?! Say it isn’t so! It’s not like I have school to get back to, or anything. But I still have to deal with all the back-to-school traffic and that is just as upsetting in my book.

To close out National Ice Cream Month, I saved two of the most decadent recipes to share with you guys. The first one is this sundae with the most shocking collection of flavors. Trust me – you’re gonna want to make this ice cream sundae as soon as possible.

Oh but before we get to that…don’t forget to sign up for my Blogaversary Giveaway here. You could win a Pure Mix Blender from Braun!! The contest ends at midnight on Wednesday so make sure to sign up ASAP.

Okay, now for the sundae.

Have you ever heard of an Elvis sandwich? It’s a sandwich made with peanut butter, banana, and bacon. It was a favorite of Elvis Presley’s, hence the name. So anytime you see this combination of flavors, it’s called “the Elvis.”

I am a huge fan of this combo and I’ve had it in sweet and savory versions: shakes, burgers, sandwiches, even doughnuts. But today’s invention is in a league all it’s own: The Elvis Ice Cream Sundae!

Elvis Ice Cream Sundae in a glass Elvis Ice Cream Sundae with two pieces of bacon stuck in the top

This sundae is the most incredible sweet & salty treat that I’ve EVER had. The warm bananas melt the ice cream slightly to make a super creamy ice cream base. Then, you add creamy, sweet, and salty peanut butter and finish it off with crunchy bacon. Yummm! Watch out, french fries and milkshake – I found my new sweet and salty obsession!

So how exactly do you build this sundae? You’re gonna be shocked at how easy it is!

First, you gotta caramelize the bananas. I chose to use warm bananas because, in my opinion, a sundae isn’t a sundae without a warm sauce. Because the bananas are caramelized in a brown sugar syrup, it will satisfy the requirement. It’s like having a bananas foster!

Next, I had to decide what ice cream to use as the base. My initial instinct was to use peanut butter ice cream. But all I had available to me was peanut butter ice cream with fudge ripples and peanut butter cups. I gave it a try and it just didn’t taste right – chocolate is not a welcomed flavor in this combo. So I used classic vanilla so it would serve as a supporting flavor of this sundae and not overtake any of the other components.

The next steps are even easier. Simply top the ice cream with bananas and syrup, add whipped cream, drizzle on some peanut butter sauce, and sprinkle on some bacon. Boom! There you have it!

And I say peanut butter sauce, but it’s really just peanut butter melted in the microwave to make it perfectly liquefied. How easy is that?!

Spoonful of peanut butter on top of two bacon strips Spooning peanut butter over the ice cream in the glassAdding crumbled bacon to the sundae

Alright kids, before you get started, I just have a couple tips to help you make these sundaes. Here we go!

  1. Make sure you give the bananas a few minutes to cool down before adding to sauce. This will help the sauce thicken up in a syrup and will also make sure the bananas aren’t wicked hot before you bite into them.
  2. Cook your bacon extra crispy. This will make it much easier to chop into crumbles.
  3. Don’t over heat the peanut butter – it will not take more than 15-25 seconds to turn the peanut butter into liquid. If you heat too long, it will most-certainly burn.

Okay, there you have it – you’re new favorite ice cream sundae. How excited are you to try this out?! Are you sad to see National Ice Cream month end? What has been your favorite ice cream treat this month? Did you make it, buy it, have it at a friend’s house?? Tell me everything!

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Dipping bacon into the Elvis Ice Cream Sundae

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Elvis Ice Cream Sundae

Elvis was known for his love of peanut butter, banana, and bacon sandwiches. This sundae takes all those flavors and incorporates them into a sundae perfect for dessert on a hot, summer day!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time10 mins
Servings: 4 sundaes

Ingredients

For assembly of the sundae:
  • 1 quart vanilla ice cream
  • caramelized bananas (see recipe below)
  • 6 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • whipped cream
For the caramelized bananas:
  • 6 tablespoons butter salted
  • 3 large bananas sliced
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions

  • First, make the caramelized bananas. Add butter to a skillet and set heat to medium. Once the butter is melted, add brown sugar and maple syrup. Stir to combine and continue cooking until mixture is smooth (about 2 minutes).
  • Add bananas to sugar mixture and cook for another minute. Remove from heat.
  • Assemble 4 ice cream dishes in a row. Add ice cream to dishes. I like about 3/4 cup of ice cream but you can add up to 1 cup of ice cream per dish. Scoop about 1/4 cup of banana mixture over each ice cream dish. If leftovers, feel free to distribute! Cover the top of sundae with whipped cream.
  • Place peanut butter in small microwavable dish and microwave for 20 seconds, or until melted. Using a spoon, drizzle about a tablespoon of peanut butter over whipped cream. Sprinkle a tablespoon of bacon crumbles over each sundae. Serve with a spoon and enjoy!

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  1. suzanne says

    July 28, 2017 at 9:10 am

    My grandma LOVES Elvis – definitely sharing this with her! Love it.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 28, 2017 at 11:29 am

      Great! I am so happy to hear that!

      Reply
  2. Amanda says

    July 25, 2017 at 8:06 pm

    This looks so yummy!

    Reply
  3. Donna H says

    July 25, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    I really want to try this! Looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 25, 2017 at 6:33 pm

      Thanks Donna!

      Reply
  4. Denay DeGuzman says

    July 25, 2017 at 2:39 pm

    Hands down, this is my favorite recipe discovery of the week! I need this Elvis Ic Cream Sundae in my life right now. I’d enjoy it on a hot California night while sitting with my legs in the pool.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 25, 2017 at 6:33 pm

      Aw thanks soooo much!

      Reply
  5. Maggie Unzueta says

    July 25, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    My grandma was an Elvis fan, but I don’t know much about him.
    Your ice cream sundae looks amazing! Totally drool worthy!

    Reply
  6. Cat says

    July 25, 2017 at 9:30 am

    YUM! Yes please! Definitely want to try this gorgeous ice cream recipe!

    Reply
  7. Devon says

    July 25, 2017 at 8:16 am

    This looks so yummy! A few years ago I never would have thought of eating bacon with ice cream. I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  8. Michelle says

    July 25, 2017 at 7:07 am

    I like sweet and salty desserts. I will have to try this recipe soon.

    Reply
  9. Danielle @ A Sprinkle of Joy says

    July 25, 2017 at 6:17 am

    Holey moley! This looks so divine!!

    Reply
  10. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    July 25, 2017 at 12:47 am

    Man! This is pure genius! I love everything about this (and then there are the caramelized bananas)! Can’t wait to give this a try!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 25, 2017 at 6:18 am

      Thanks so much! The bananas are my favorite too!

      Reply
  11. Sarah says

    July 24, 2017 at 10:07 pm

    This looks over the top and delicious, the definition of food porn!

    Reply
  12. Lynn Woods says

    July 24, 2017 at 9:53 pm

    I’d have to take out the bacon, but this looks good!

    Reply
  13. summer says

    July 24, 2017 at 9:40 pm

    Oh gosh, this looks so great – love the idea of putting peanut butter and bacon together.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 25, 2017 at 6:19 am

      It’s my new favorite duo!

      Reply
  14. Francesca says

    July 24, 2017 at 8:46 pm

    This looks amazing ! Not a combo I would think of, but I definitely want to try it!

    Reply
  15. KAY says

    July 24, 2017 at 8:19 pm

    So I am totally obsessed with maple bacon donuts and when I saw this, I was amazed!! I will definitely be making this soon. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 25, 2017 at 6:21 am

      You will love this sundae! Hope you get to try it soon!

      Reply
  16. Michael @ Super Millennial says

    July 24, 2017 at 8:19 pm

    Bacon, caramel, banana, ice cream…no better combo….these look delicious!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 25, 2017 at 6:21 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  17. Felicia @ The Starving Chef says

    July 24, 2017 at 7:50 pm

    Somehow, this is all I’ve ever wanted out of ice cream – I bet the sweet and salty is the PERFECT combo. Elvis had great taste lol.

    Reply
  18. Jordyn Galan says

    July 24, 2017 at 5:48 pm

    oh my gosh that look so good! I’m trying this tonight!!!

    Reply
  19. adriana says

    July 24, 2017 at 3:10 pm

    OMG This sounds so incredible!!!! I need this in my life LOL!

    Reply
  20. Rachel Ritlop says

    July 24, 2017 at 2:31 pm

    Oh goodness!! Bacon with icecream, this looks so good!

    Reply
  21. Amanda says

    July 24, 2017 at 10:17 am

    Oh my goodness that looks absolutely divine – I bet the combination of sweet and salty just wakes up your taste buds instantly!

    Reply
  22. Karen @ The Food Charlatan says

    July 24, 2017 at 9:34 am

    Elvis. What a genius 🙂 Bacon is always a good idea! Great photos! Found you on the Jenny Melrose live this morning 🙂

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 24, 2017 at 10:09 am

      Thanks so much, Karen! I’m a huuuuuuge fan of yours so your compliment means so much! I saw you on the live chat this morning, too! Looking forward to learning so much and chatting more with you and the group throughout the process!

      Reply
  23. Kenya says

    July 24, 2017 at 7:49 am

    man! That looks like I’d have to have that in small doses. Sounds intriguing though

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 24, 2017 at 10:11 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  24. Kat Last says

    July 24, 2017 at 7:42 am

    Oh wow, this looks amazing! I’m a big fan of Elvis’ music and I went to Graceland a few years ago. It’s so cool that you’ve created an ice cream sundae that is brilliantly Elvis!

    Kat – katlast.com
    xx

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 24, 2017 at 10:10 am

      Thanks so much! So glad you’re a fan of the food and the tunes!

      Reply
  25. Andrea says

    July 24, 2017 at 7:26 am

    My mouth is already watering as I look at this!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 24, 2017 at 10:10 am

      Haha thanks!

      Reply
  26. Michelle says

    July 24, 2017 at 6:06 am

    I’m having this for lunch today!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 24, 2017 at 6:21 am

      Yesss! Sounds like my kinda meal!

      Reply

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