Savoring the taste of a Drumstick ice cream cone couldn’t be easier with this deconstructed Drumstick ice cream sundae! Your favorite ice cream is topped with an easy homemade dark chocolate Magic Shell, covered in chopped roasted peanuts, and garnished with waffle cone pieces.
Originally I had plans to post one of my favorite steak recipes today. It has a simple marinade consisting of kitchen staples and it’s in our weeknight and weekend dinner starting line ups. We love it.
This is not that post. This deconstructed Drumstick ice cream sundae came along this weekend and bossily cut to the front of the line. I had to comply though – a dessert as tasty and simple (so simple!) as this one deserves to be shared ASAP. Plus if it’s hot, hot, HOT by you (still no sign of temps lower than 90ºF here), ice cream may be more of a welcome sight than steak. And I love steak. ♥
This ice cream sundae features all of the great flavors of Drumstick ice cream cones, but is super customizable! An impossibly easy homemade Magic Shell chocolate topping is poured over your ice cream of choice, and topped with chopped roasted peanut pieces. A portion of a waffle cone is added for a mighty delicious garnish, and there you go! All that’s left to do is grab a spoon.
Please forgive me as I think I all but missed this train, but homemade Magic Shell? How easy can it get! Chocolate and a bit of coconut oil are melted together and then let to cool at room temperature. Aaaand done. It hardens within a few seconds of being poured over ice cream to deliver the classic Drumstick chocolate coating.
I chopped up a dark chocolate bar because I’m a sucker for dark chocolate in all forms, but you can certainly use the type of chocolate you prefer. Can you really go wrong? I don’t think so.
Deconstructed Drumstick Ice Cream Sundae
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped chocolate (I used about 5 oz. of 72% dark chocolate)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 4 cups ice cream of choice
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped (I used unsalted)
- 4 waffle cones
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave on half-power in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval. Once the mixture is smooth, remove and let cool to room temperature (about 5-10 minutes).
- To assemble, scoop ice cream into bowls. Stick half of a waffle cone into ice cream (the bottom portion as-is in one, the remaining waffle cone shards in another, etc.). Pour desired amount of chocolate coating over ice cream and scatter about 1/2 - 1 tbsp of peanut pieces over top before the chocolate hardens, which should occur in about 10 seconds. Enjoy!
- Pour desired amount of chocolate coating over ice cream and scatter about 1 tbsp of peanut pieces over top before the chocolate hardens, which should occur in about 10 seconds. Enjoy!
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Marsha says
That chocolate sauce looks so good – drool!
Taryn says
I LOVED drumsticks growing up. This sundae is so refreshing on a hot day! It is perfect for summer. Thanks for a great recipe!
marcie says
Alyssa, these look phenomenal! I love drumsticks so much but rarely buy them — I’d love this homemade version SO much more!
Mary Frances says
SO.MUCH.YES. Deconstructed drumsticks? Alyssa, I am so on board with this! The nuts, the chocolate sauce, the ice cream, work it girl!
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
These are so adorable!! Drumsticks are such a fun, nostalgic treat! The chocolate shell is the best part, so I’d definitely be pouring a little extra on mine. 😉
Ashley says
haha I can see why these cut to the front of the line! These remind me slightly of the sundaes I used to get from Friendlys as a kid! Love it!
Monica says
A drumstick – the ice cream kind : ) – sure brings back a lot of memories of childhood. This looks amazing! I have yet to make Magic Shell at home but I’m glad to know it’s really that easy! This is a great treat – there’s something about the chopped peanuts on top that makes it so good!
Alyssa says
Thank you Monica! I have great memories of Drumsticks, too. 🙂
Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen says
These sundaes are so fun! I’ve got to try that homemade magic shell, too!
Alyssa says
Thanks Kristine! It’s a little dangerous knowing how easy it is to make!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
I love drumstick ice creams.. it has been too long since I last had one too – they were my favourite ice cream treat growing up. I love this deconstructed sundae and will definitely have to make it!
Alyssa says
They were a favorite of mine too, Thalia. So good – thanks!
Danielle says
Now this is my kind of dessert! I love drumsticks, but this looks so much better. I love that easy chocolate shell too, such a great idea!
Alyssa says
Thanks Danielle!
izzy says
I will take ice cream over steak any day!! Those drumstick ice cream cones have always been a favorite of mine but I love your deconstructed version because that means I can eat way more ice cream than what actually fits into the cone 🙂
Alyssa says
Haha yes Izzy! The potential for more ice cream gets a thumbs up from me. 🙂
Nostramomous says
Omg perfection! I love love love the magic shell. So easy. Great post today!
Alyssa says
Thank you! xo
Sues says
I love a bossy ice cream sundae. Seriously though, this looks awesome and perfect for a Monday!
Alyssa says
Haha yes it needed to shared. Thanks Sues! Monday’s need all the sweetening up possible I think.