Cajeta Sundae Recipe

Updated March 31, 2025

Closeup of a cajeta sundae. — Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik

Why It Works

Crunchy, salty popcorn contrasts the sweet and creamy cajeta in its many forms.

The various elements of this sundae can be prepared over the course of a week, then assembled in a few minutes flat. The sweet toffee flavor and creamy consistency of the cajeta ice cream pairs well with the salty crunch of popcorn, but you can use whatever sort of topping you prefer, from peanuts to pretzels.

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Recipe Details

Cajeta Sundae Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Active 10 mins

Total 5 mins

Serves 4 to 6 servings

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Ingredients

1 recipe Cajeta Ice Cream
1 recipe Cajeta Casera, warmed (see note)
1 recipe Cajeta Whipped Cream
1 ounce salted popcorn (1 cup; 30 g) or other crunchy topping

Directions

Before starting, freeze parfait glasses until frosty. Divide ice cream into as many portions as you prefer, dunking the ice cream scoop in hot water from time to time to ensure a clean release. Drizzle each with a few tablespoons of warm cajeta, then top with a generous dollop of Cajeta Whipped Cream. Sprinkle with salted popcorn or other topping and serve immediately.

Special Equipment

Parfait dishes, ice cream scoop

Notes

The ice cream and cajeta sauce can be prepared up to a month in advance, while the cajeta whipped cream will keep for a week in the fridge. Leftover cajeta can be saved for saucing other desserts, or used as a filling for alfajores.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
514	Calories
19g	Fat
83g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories	514
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 11g	56%
Cholesterol 70mg	23%
Sodium 424mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 83g	30%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 76g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 1mg	6%
Calcium 225mg	17%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 351mg	7%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.