A Gansito sundae is a dessert that features Gansito, a popular Mexican snack cake, as one of its primary ingredients. Gansito is a pre-packaged, chocolate-covered sponge cake with a creamy filling, often raspberry-flavored. To make a Gansito sundae, you typically crush or cut Gansito into smaller pieces and use it as a topping or mix-in for various ice cream or sundae creations. Here’s a basic recipe for a Gansito sundae:
Ingredients:
- Vanilla ice cream (or your favorite flavor)
- Gansito snack cakes (the quantity will depend on the number of sundaes you want to make)
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate syrup or hot fudge sauce
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
Instructions:
- Start by preparing the Gansito. You can either cut it into small pieces, crumble it, or crush it into smaller chunks, depending on your preference.
- Scoop a serving of vanilla ice cream into a bowl or sundae dish.
- Sprinkle the crushed or cut Gansito pieces on top of the ice cream.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup or hot fudge sauce over the Gansito and ice cream.
- Add a dollop of whipped cream on top of the sundae.
- If you like, garnish with a maraschino cherry.
- Serve your Gansito sundae immediately and enjoy!
Gansito sundaes are a delightful and fun way to enjoy the beloved Gansito snack cake with the creamy goodness of ice cream and other classic sundae toppings. You can get creative with additional toppings and variations to suit your taste.