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How to create a Mt. Vesuvius ice cream sundae

A Mt. Vesuvius sundae with hot fudge and brownie pieces.
The Franklin Fountain
Kelly McCarthy
ByKelly McCarthy
August 30, 2022, 11:08 AM

Certain sweet treats ooze all-American nostalgia -- and few spots do it better than old school ice cream shops.

Eric and Ryan Berley, owners of The Franklin Fountain in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, joined "Good Morning America" in its search for the country's sweetest spots.

The pair shared a sundae recipe below that delivers an over-the-top presentation overflowing with flavor.

Read on to learn how to make your own Mt. Vesuvius Sundae at home in your own kitchen.

Mt. Vesuvius Sundae

The mountain and volcano shape is finished with whipped cream flowing down the side and malt powder to resemble the ash that destroyed the ancient city of Pompeii in A.D. 79. The base of the dessert uses brownies as boulders and lava-like hot fudge.

Ingredients and Assembly
1 scoop each of vanilla and chocolate ice cream
Shape into a mountain peak with spades
6 brownie pieces around the peak
2 1/2 pumps of hot fudge
Dusting of malt powder
Top with whipped cream

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