Scoops Ahoy USS Butterscotch Recipe

Introduction

Enjoy a nostalgic treat with this playful Scoops Ahoy USS Butterscotch sundae. Combining fluffy waffle cone sails and a colorful banana split, it’s a delightful dessert that’s fun to make and even more fun to eat.

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 7 tablespoons sugar
• 2/3 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
• Strawberry ice cream
• Chocolate ice cream
• Butterscotch ice cream
• 1 banana (split lengthwise)
• Whipped cream
• Strawberry sauce
• Chocolate sauce
• Butterscotch sauce
• Small round cookies (for portholes)
• 3 cherries

Instructions

1. Step 1: Whip the egg whites and sugar together until frothy and light.
2. Step 2: Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is smooth.
3. Step 3: Add the flour to the mixture and mix until a thick, fluffy batter forms.
4. Step 4: Preheat your waffle iron on medium-low, following the manufacturer’s guidelines to avoid burning.
5. Step 5: Spoon a small amount of batter into the iron, cooking until the waffle sheet is lightly golden and flat.
6. Step 6: Remove the warm waffle sheet, cut into quarters, and immediately insert sticks to form sails. Allow to cool and crisp completely.
7. Step 7: Lay the split banana halves in a serving dish.
8. Step 8: Add scoops of strawberry, chocolate, and butterscotch ice cream on top of the bananas.
9. Step 9: Top the ice cream with whipped cream, then drizzle strawberry, chocolate, and butterscotch sauces over the top.
10. Step 10: Press small round cookies into the ice cream to mimic portholes, then add three cherries on top.
11. Step 11: Finish by placing the waffle cone sails into the sundae. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

• For crispier sails, make sure to insert the sticks while the waffle sheets are still warm and flexible.
• Swap out banana for other firm fruits like pear or apple slices for a different twist.
• Use your favorite ice cream flavors to customize the sundae to your taste and theme.
• Decorate with sprinkles or nuts along with the sauces for extra texture and flavor.

Storage

Prepare the waffle cone sails ahead and store them in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them crisp for up to 2 days. Assemble the sundae just before serving to prevent the ice cream from melting and the banana from browning. Leftover assembled sundaes aren’t recommended to store due to melting and sogginess.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the waffle sails without a waffle iron?

While a waffle cone iron works best to achieve the thin, crisp sails, you can try using a regular waffle iron or a nonstick skillet to make thin pancakes and shape them quickly. However, texture and shape may differ.

What if I don’t have butterscotch ice cream or sauce?

You can substitute with caramel ice cream and caramel sauce as a close alternative. Vanilla ice cream with butterscotch sauce also works well in capturing similar flavors.

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Scoops Ahoy USS Butterscotch is a fun and delicious ice cream sundae inspired by the iconic ship from Stranger Things. Featuring house-made butterscotch waffle cone sails, a banana split base with three flavors of ice cream, and whimsical finishing touches like cookie portholes and cherries, this dessert combines playful presentation with rich and creamy flavors perfect for a nostalgic treat.

• Author: Maya
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Batter for Butterscotch Waffle Cone Sails

• 2 egg whites
• 7 tablespoons sugar
• 2/3 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons butter (melted)

Sundae Components

• Strawberry ice cream
• Chocolate ice cream
• Butterscotch ice cream
• 1 banana (split lengthwise)
• Whipped cream
• Strawberry sauce
• Chocolate sauce
• Butterscotch sauce
• Small round cookies (for portholes)
• 3 cherries

Instructions

1. Whip Egg Whites and Sugar: Whip the egg whites and sugar together until frothy, creating a light and airy base for the batter.
2. Incorporate Butter: Stir the melted butter into the whipped egg whites and sugar mixture until it is smooth and evenly combined.
3. Add Flour: Fold in the flour and mix until a thick, fluffy batter forms, suitable for pouring onto a waffle iron.
4. Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat a waffle cone iron or waffle maker on a medium-low setting to prevent burning, following your specific iron’s instructions.
5. Cook Batter: Spoon a small amount of the batter into the hot waffle iron and cook until lightly golden and flat. Immediately lift the waffle sheet out, cut it into quarters and insert sticks into each piece while still warm to form the sails.
6. Cool Waffle Sails: Allow the waffle sails to cool and crisp fully so they hold their shape as a garnish.
7. Prepare Banana Base: Split the banana lengthwise and lay the halves into a serving dish to serve as the base of the sundae.
8. Add Ice Cream: Place scoops of strawberry, chocolate, and butterscotch ice cream over the banana halves, distributing evenly.
9. Top with Whipped Cream and Sauces: Add whipped cream on top of the ice cream scoops. Drizzle strawberry, chocolate, and butterscotch sauces over the sundae for flavor and color contrast.
10. Decorate: Press small round cookies into the ice cream to resemble portholes on the ship. Place three cherries on top for a finishing touch.
11. Finish with Waffle Cone Sails: Insert the cooled waffle cone sails into the sundae to resemble the sails of the USS Butterscotch. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

• Ensure the waffle iron is not too hot to avoid burning the thin wafer sails.
• The waffles are best cut and shaped immediately after cooking while still warm and pliable.
• You can substitute the ice cream flavors with your favorites but keep the variety for the classic banana split experience.
• Use fresh cherries for the best flavor and look.
• Make the waffle sails ahead of time and store in an airtight container to maintain crispness if needed.

Keywords: banana split, ice cream sundae, butterscotch waffle sails, dessert, Stranger Things inspired, summer treat