Chocolate Monkey Sundae

Directions

1. 1
   In a sauce pan combine the water and sugar and cook until caramel in color.
2. 2
   Slowly add in the cream and then the rum.
3. 3
   Allow the sauce to cool and add sliced bananas if you wish.
4. 4
   Combine the cream and corn syrup and bring to a boil.
5. 5
   Once boiling add the remaining ingredients, remove from the heat and whisk until all of the chocolate is melted and the sauce is smooth.
6. 6
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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   Combine all of the dry ingredients and add to a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
8. 8
   Mix in the egg whites and then the melted butter.
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   Spread or pipe the batter onto a silpat and bake in oven for 5 to 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Place the cream in a stand mixer and whip on high speed, once at a medium peak add the sugar and vanilla extract.
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    Place the caramel rum in the bottom of a sundae glass.
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    Layer scoops of your favorite ice cream on top and pour the fudge over the ice cream.
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    Repeat until the glass is full.
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    Top with whipped cream, toasted nuts and a tuile cookie.
15. 15
    To assemble the sundae, place the caramel rum bananas in the bottom of a sundae glass.
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    Layer scoops of your favorite ice cream on top and pour the fudge on to the ice cream.
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    Repeat until the glass is full.
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    Top with whipped cream, toasted nuts and the tuile monkey cookie.
19. 19
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