We used to have a pool and every summer the whole family (we’re talking grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins) would come out for 4th of July swim party.

My mom decided the easiest way to serve up a relatively non-messy (no cake/brownie crumbs on the porch and patio) treat was to get plastic wine cups for sundaes. We would make up the sundaes prior to guests arriving, stick the tray of ice cream with fudge topping back in the freezer and pull them out a few minutes prior to serving. This way, we could set out the tray and dash away while the hordes of people sweep in for their treat. You think I’m kidding, but swimming and splashing about creates massive appetites!

Since our family had a chore that lasted the weekend and then some, we made up these sundaes in advance so we could enjoy a quick treat after dinner!