Italian Hot Fudge Sundae - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 2/3 cups whipping cream
1/3 cup freshly brewed espresso
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract or 1 1/2 teaspoons Amaretto
1 quart vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
maraschino cherry, garnish

Preparation

Bring 2/3 cup of cream and espresso to a simmer. Remove from burner and add chocolate. Stir until smooth.
Beat remaining cup of cream. Add powdered sugar (a tablespoon at a time), and almond extract or amaretto in a mixing bowl and beat until peaks form.
Scoop the ice cream into sundae dishes.
Top with chocolate sauce, whipped almond cream, and nuts. Garnish with cherry.