Treat yourself to the ultimate dinosaur sundae! Topped with crushed oreos, dinosaur candies and layered for a fun ombre effect.
How to Make a Dinosaur Sundae
- Dye the ice cream: Divide the ice cream into four bowls. Add eight drops of green food coloring to the first bowl, 16 drops to the second bowl, 32 drops to the third bowl, and 64 drops to the final bowl. Stir to blend.
- Prepare the glasses: Layer four shades of green ice cream onto each other in serving glasses. Freeze for at least one hour. Just before serving, top with crushed Oreo cookies, dinosaur gummy candies, chocolate eggs, sprinkles, and M&Ms.
Make-Ahead and Freezing Instructions
To Make-Ahead: Dinosaur Sundae can be made a few days to a week in advance. Just cover the frozen glasses to keep moisture from ruining your sundae. Top and serve once you’re ready.
To Freeze: Make sure the glass is freezer-safe to prevent it from shattering. Even better, get a glass with a lid for easy resealing.
Recipe Variations for Dinosaur Sundaes
Tropical twist: Swap vanilla ice cream for coconut ice cream and add pineapple chunks. Replace green food coloring with yellow or orange.
Berry sundae: Use strawberry or raspberry ice cream instead of vanilla, and top with fresh mixed berries like raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries.
Cookie twist: Replace Oreos with your favorite cookies, such as ginger nut or chocolate chip, for a personalized crunch. Experiment with different cookie flavors!
Nutty option: Sprinkle chopped almonds, peanuts, or cashews on top for a nutty crunch. Ensure they’re chopped finely for easy eating.
Chocolate option: Opt for chocolate ice cream and top with chocolate sauce, brownie chunks, and chocolate chips for an intense chocolate experience.
Minty twist: Switch vanilla ice cream for mint chocolate chip ice cream and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Caramel sundae: Drizzle caramel sauce over vanilla ice cream and top with toffee bits or caramel popcorn for a sweet and crunchy treat.
Fruity twist: Replace green food coloring with a mix of red, yellow, and blue for a rainbow effect. Add assorted fruit slices like kiwi, mango, and strawberries on top.
Peanut butter edition: Use peanut butter cup ice cream instead of vanilla and top with peanut butter chips, chopped peanuts, and a drizzle of peanut butter on top.
Choco-nut sundae: Mix chopped hazelnuts or pecans into chocolate ice cream and sprinkle with chocolate-covered pretzels.
Dinosaur Sundae
Ingredients
- ½ gallon vanilla ice cream
- green gel food coloring
- 10 Oreo cookies, crushed
- Dinosaurs Gummy Candies
- mini chocolate eggs
- M&M’S Peanut Chocolate Candy
- Dinomite Sprinkles
Instructions
- Divide the ice cream into 4 bowls.
- Add 8 drops of green food coloring to first bowl, 16 drops to second bowl, 32 drops to third bowl and 64 drops to the final bowl.
- Stir to blend.
- Layer 4 shades of green ice cream onto each other in serving glasses.
- Freeze for minimum one hour.
- Just before serving, top with crushed Oreo cookies, dinosaur gummy candies, chocolate eggs, sprinkles and M&M’s.
Notes
- Color layering tip: For a visually appealing result, ensure each layer of ice cream is evenly spread. Use a spoon to gently spread and smooth each layer in the serving glasses.
- Freezing setting reminder: To prevent melting, ensure your freezer is set to its coldest setting before placing the assembled sundaes inside. This helps maintain the dessert’s shape and texture.
- Serving suggestion: To enhance the overall experience, serve the sundaes with colorful spoons or dinosaur-themed decorations for an extra touch of fun.
- Cleanup tip: To make cleanup easier, rinse serving glasses immediately after enjoying your sundaes to prevent sticky residue from hardening. This will save time and effort later.
