National Strawberry Sundae Day 2021: Celebrate The Occasion By Making The Dessert Extra Special

Strawberry sundae is undoubtedly an American favorite. With almost every fast-food giant offering its own version of the strawberry sundae, it has become one of the most recognizable desserts in the world as well.

National Strawberry Sundae Day is celebrated on July 7 every year and so, it's the perfect day to cool down from the summer heat and indulge in this decadent dessert.

Made with vanilla ice cream, strawberry sauce and slices of fresh strawberries, it's a simple treat that can put a smile on anyone's face not only on a hot day but any day.

You can mark the occasion by trying out these simple recipes to make your strawberry sundae extra special.

1. Make a strawberry sundae from scratch- Sure, you can easily head out and just buy a strawberry sundae. But, to commemorate the day, you can also make one from scratch. These days, it's fairly easy to make your own ice cream -- all you need is an ice cream maker. But if you don't have one, then a stand mixer or a hand mixer would do. This homemade ice cream recipe from Fifteen Spatulas can show you how to get started. It's very easy, and if anything, the waiting period to properly freeze the cream is the hardest part. It's worth trying to create your own strawberry sundae, especially when you make an activity out of it with friends and family. Even if you don't make ice cream from scratch, you can still whip up the strawberry sauce on your own.

2. Add a twist to your strawberry sundae- Adding a twist basically means adding a couple of toppings or ingredients that you haven't tried with your sundae just yet. You can add angel food cake, strawberry-flavored wafers, almonds, pistachio, a teaspoon of lemon juice or strawberry liqueur to your strawberry sundae, among other ingredients. Some people even add tequila or vodka to their dessert.

3. Go strawberry picking- Having fresh strawberries in your strawberry sundae is the best way to go. And how do you make sure you have the freshest strawberries? You pick them out yourself from the farm, of course. There are a lot of farms that offer fun activities like strawberry picking these days. If you know of such a place in your area, why not head out there this weekend with your family or friends? You can end the day by enjoying a cup of strawberry sundae with the fresh fruits you picked.