Salted Chocolate Sundae

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) Scotch whiskey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup cubed brownie (about 1-inch pieces), divided
• 2 scoops dark chocolate ice cream, divided
• 1/4 cup chocolate-covered pretzels, roughly crumbled
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• Pinch of flaky sea salt

Steps

1. Stir together brown sugar, honey, butter, and salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium, stirring often, until mixture is smooth and melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in heavy cream. Cook, stirring often, until mixture is thickened and foamy, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in whiskey and vanilla. (Sauce will bubble vigorously.) Simmer, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Let cool 30 minutes.
2. Place 1/2 cup brownie cubes in a tall glass or serving bowl. Top with one scoop ice cream, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon salted honey-Scotch sauce. Add remaining 1/2 cup brownie cubes, reserving 1 brownie piece for garnish, and top with remaining 1 scoop ice cream. Arrange pretzel pieces evenly around ice cream. Garnish with reserved brownie piece. Drizzle with olive oil and 2 tablespoons salted honey-Scotch sauce. (Reserve remaining sauce for another use.) Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and serve immediately.