Make your version of Friendly's Monster Mash Sundae with homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream, peanut butter cups and chocolate candies.
When I was growing up, my parents used to take my brother and I to Friendly's on occasion as a special treat. Sometimes we would go for dinner and dessert; other times, we just went for ice cream. I still remember that my dad would always order the same thing: a black-and-white milkshake.
If you're not familiar with Friendly's, it's a family restaurant with locations mostly on the east coast of the United States. The first location opened in Massachusetts in 1935. It's now owned by the Hershey Foods Corporation, but still serves the same delicious ice cream.
One of the things Friendly's is known for is its sundaes. One of the kids' menu sundaes is called the Monster Mash. Served in a fluted ice cream dish, it contains mint chocolate chip ice cream, peanut butter cups for horns, M&Ms for eyes, and a maraschino cherry for a nose. It's topped off with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
I've recreated this delicious dessert with homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream. This egg-free ice cream is one of the easiest things I've ever made. Simply stir the ingredients together, chill, churn, freeze, and scoop! I froze my peanut butter cups to make it easier to cut them evenly in half. Kids and adults alike will love having this frozen monster face for a fun dessert.
Copycat Frienndly's Monster Mash Sundae
Be sure to place the bowl of your ice cream maker in the freezer at least 24 hours before you plan to churn the ice cream.
Ingredients
For the ice cream:
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- Generous pinch of table salt
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon pure mint extract
- 2 to 3 drops green food coloring
- 2 oz to 3 bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
For the sundaes:
- Cups Standard size Reese's Peanut Butter, 1 per sundae
- M Brown and red &Ms, 2 brown and 1 red per sundae
- Chocolate syrup
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Combine the condensed milk, cream, milk, salt, and extracts in a large mixing bowl, and whisk until well combined.
- Add green food coloring, one drop at a time, whisking thoroughly until you achieve the color you want.
- Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 6 hours, or overnight.
- Just before churning, melt the bittersweet chocolate over a double boiler, or in a microwave. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Place the mixture in your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's directions.
- Use a spoon or fork to drizzle thin lines of melted bittersweet chocolate in your freezer container. Scoop some of the churned ice cream into the freezer container and gently spread to cover the bottom. Drizzle more thin lines of chocolate over the ice cream, then cover with another layer of ice cream. Repeat until all ice cream is scooped into the container. Drizzle more chocolate over the top, then cover the container and freeze until the ice cream is hard, at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- To make a monster mash sundae, scoop some ice cream into a dish. Cut a peanut butter cup in half, and place one half on each side of the scoops to look like horns. Place two brown M&M's as eyes, and one red M&M as a nose.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup over the back, and squirt whipped cream on top. Enjoy!
Adapted from Amanda's Cookin'
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Hezzi-D says
Cute! I'm pretty sure I used to get a Clown Sundae at Friendly's. Loved that place.
[email protected] Freshman Cook says
Your monster is adorable and your ice cream sounds yummy! I love mint chocolate chip, and I remember Friendly's, but I haven't seen one in years. Great copycat!
Chris Baccus says
Can't wait to make this for our twin boys (and my wife and me)
Liz says
Oh, my kids would have LOVED these when they were little. Who am I kidding? They'd still gobble them up! Such a cute idea! Thanks so much for hosting.
DB, Foodie Stuntman | Crazy Foodie Stunts says
Thank you for hosting this week!
Since I've lived on the West Coast all my life, I've never been to a Friendly's. If I did, I probably wouldn't be able to leave without ordering this Sundae for my daughter but I would rather replicate your dish. Very playful!
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says
I honestly thought Friendly's was a made up restaurant for "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World".. how cute is this sundae!?
Valerie Cathell Clark says
First of all, your presentation of these cute sundaes brings back memories of when I used to make Barbie and Pooh and other cakes and treats when my girls were little. 🙂 I love this presentation and your ice cream sounds divine! On my list to try soon! Just got my ice cream container out of the box and chilling my cylinder to get ready! Unpacking kitchen stuff first! 😉
Sarah E. says
Yessssss!! It bums me out that there aren't any Friendlys here in the South. It's probably the only thing I liked about living in New York while my husband was stationed there. My kids loved getting these when we went. They are going to be so excited 🙂
Constance Smith says
Now this is adorable!!
Kristen @ Dinner for Two Blog says
This seriously reminds me of my childhood! I didn't realize the Friendly's was owned by Hershey!
[email protected] says
This is the cutest! It makes me smile every time I see it 🙂 Thanks for hosting!!