sundae

A sundae is a sweet treat that usually consists of ice cream topped with various ingredients like chocolate sauce, whipped cream, nuts, or fruit.

When people talk about sundaes, they often mean a dessert that's made to order. You might go to an ice cream shop and ask for a sundae with two scoops of your favorite flavor, hot fudge sauce, and chopped nuts on top. The person behind the counter will then make it for you, putting all those ingredients together in a bowl or cone. Some places even offer creative sundaes with unique combinations like peanut butter cups or caramel apples on top of the ice cream.