Ingredients

  • 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2/3 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 1 pint fresh raspberries (12 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons elderflower liqueur, such as St-Germain
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 pints vanilla ice cream
  • Chopped roasted unsalted almonds, for garnish

Method

  • To make the chocolate sauce, place a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the chocolate, and water, vigorously stirring until completely melted and smooth. Let it come to a low simmer until small bubbles appear around the outside. Add sugar, honey and keep at a low simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and salt. Chocolate sauce will smooth out at is cools to room temperature. Store in an airtight container.
  • In a bowl, gently toss together the raspberries, sugar, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice. Let stand in the refrigerator for 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) before serving.
  • Assemble the sundae: Scoop ice cream into individual bowls. Top with chocolate sauce, almonds, and macerated raspberries.