I know, I know, it’s been nearly a year since my last review. What’s my excuse this time? I can’t hide behind dieting, because we all know that’s a load of stupid. I have a real job now so a thin wallet isn’t a good excuse either. My best fake excuse would be to blame the whole COVID-19 thing, but I have eaten PLENTY of ice cream these last six months so that’s a “no” as well.
In short, I’ve been kind of busy and very lazy. Too lazy to even seek out a decent hot fudge sundae around me. Or even make one myself; in retrospect, an at-home cooking video of making a hot fudge sundae could’ve been great content. But, again, lazy.
Anyway, I was out foraging for a tasty treat and came across William’s Dairy Bar in Provo, UT. Anticipating to get a shake, I suddenly remembered my previous calling in life and saw their sundae section of the menu. I knew what to do.
They had three options for sundaes. Usually, that would cause me anxiety, but the choice was clear. The first option was their basic Brownie Sundae. I immediately remembered all the times I had brownies at the bottom of a sundae and immediately passed on that idea. The fact that I’m still sick of brownies after a year-long break from this blog does not bode well for the baked good.
Another option was there “Worm and Dirt,” a delightful take on the gummy worm-Oreo-pudding dessert. I used to love the novelty of this treat. Then I turned 9.
That left me with, potentially, the most correct choice: S’mores.
Quality of Toppings:
Crumbled graham crackers, nuts, marshmallow cream, and a cherry on the side created a delightful combination of flavors and textures that teased my 10,000+ taste buds.
The marshmallow cream in particular was a welcome addition. It made me remember that marshmallows are genuinely good. L.C. Leprechaun may tell you his cereal is “magically delicious,” but the secret’s out: it’s delicious because it has marshmallows. You naive, tiny man.
A quick note about the cherry being on the side: it made me chortle at first, but then I saw the practical application. When the ice cream is in soft-serve form and not scoops, a cherry on top would ruin the delicate peak of the ice cream. It’s purely for presentation, and I’m here for it.
Quality of Fudge:
Lacking on the top, but in abundance underneath the rest of the cream. Yet whenever I tried to scoop some out from underneath, very little came up. A mystery. Fortunately, it was real fudge.
Level of Comfort Ordering a Hot Fudge Sundae:
A-OK. When I ordered the cashier asked, “would you like nuts, whipped cream, and a cherry with that?” She took the words right out of my mouth.
Would I Rather Get a McDonald’s Sundae?
Nope. This was excellent. And very cheap too! Their sundaes come in two sizes, but I got the smaller option for the sake of my flatulence. And honestly, thank goodness. I’d hate for my return to the industry to be scathed by a bad sundae.
Final Score: 9.2/10
Hot for Fudge 