An elevated sundae bar is more than dessert station.
It is an experience that feels interactive, intentional & memorable.
The Pascha Pantry is excited to share your latest party planner. It gives you everything you need to host an elevated sundae bar.
Included in the Planner:
Free Recipes
Suggested Toppings
Playlists
Setup Ideas
Pro Tips
Our FREE guide is designed to help you host something that feels elevated without feeling complicated.
We Offer 2 Elevated Options
Chocolate & Mint Sundae Bar
This bar leans into no-bake creativity, toppings galore & dark chocolate feeling like an earth celebration.
Salted Caramel Sundae Bar Hack
This bar keeps things simple, focused on luscious, salted caramel while feeling very polished.
Offer one or both! You get to decide.
Option 1 - The Pascha Chocolate & Mint Sundae Bar
Chocolate & Mint Sundae Bar Setup & Design
This bar should feel fresh the second someone walks up to it.
Think soft greens, white serving pieces, natural textures & just enough styling to make it feel intentional without overdoing it. Fresh mint sprigs, bowls of berries, and a mix of glass jars & simple ceramic dishes create a setup that feels clean, inviting yet elevated.
You want it to look effortless, not overly designed.
Keep the layout easy to follow so guests naturally move through the bar. Start with the ice cream, then sauces, then toppings. Use simple chalkboard signs to label sections so they are visible & easy to choose from. When everything is placed thoughtfully & not crowded, the entire setup feels more polished without adding extra work.
Homemade No Churn Ice Cream – Easy, fun recipes
The best part about these recipes is how simple they are.
No churn, minimal ingredients & clean flavor that lets the chocolate come through.
Pro Tip - The Pascha Pantry recommends making them a few days before. This will make your event take less than an hour to set up.
Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
The perfect vegan mint chocolate chip ice cream recipe
This dairy & gluten-free ice cream is creamy, refreshing & full of rich Pascha chocolate flavor. Made with avocado, coconut milk & Pascha 85% Cacao Chocolate Chips, it’s a plant-based twist on the classic you’ll want to make again & again.
The Best Vegan Chocolate Paleo Ice Cream Recipe
If you’re looking for a rich & creamy frozen dessert made with simple, wholesome ingredients, this Chocolate Paleo Ice Cream is the perfect recipe.
Smooth, chocolatey & completely dairy-free, it delivers all the indulgence of traditional ice cream while staying vegan and paleo-friendly. This recipe uses Pascha 70% Cacao Organic Vegan Dark Chocolate Chips with Stevia, creating a deep chocolate flavor without refined sugar.
Elevated Sundae Sauce Station
This is where the bar shifts from basic to elevated.
The Pascha Pantry recommends you offer both a cold & hot chocolate station. This gives guests a choice for a melted or shell chocolate topping.
Pascha 2 Ingredient Vegan Magic Shell
A classic topping that is simply magical every time. Get the Recipe Here.
Melted Pascha Dark Chocolate
100% to 55% cacao options to choose from & heat using a double broiler right before serving. Grab Pascha Dark Chocolate Here.
Build Your Own Sundae Toppings
A few fresh ideas in addition to the sauce station.
The Pascha Pantry believes less is more when it comes to making our chocolate & toppings at a sundae bar. For this we offer 3 to keep the experience elevated.
- Fresh mint sprigs
- Strawberries or raspberries
- Vegan whipped cream
If you want to take it to the next level our No Bake Vegan Brownie Bites we highly recommend. This is a simple recipe that can be a great addition to your toppings bar.
No Bake Vegan Brownie Bites - Get the Recipe Here
Party Planner Pro Tips
Time Saver Tip
Pre-scoop the ice cream into bowls or muffin tins & freeze ahead of time
Set Up Tips
Use chalkboard signs for labels
Make a few brownie balls per guest
Fresh Mint in mason jars for table décor
Party Playlist
Golden – Harry Styles
Banana Pancakes – Jack Johnson
Island in the Sun – Weezer
Put Your Records On – Corinne Bailey Rae
Sunday Best – Surfaces
Riptide – Vance Joy
Better Together – Jack Johnson
Sunflower – Post Malone
Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Dreams – Fleetwood Mac
More than a Sundae Bar Options
If you want this to feel like more than just a sundae bar, start the experience before dessert.
Pascha Chocolate Hummus
This Vegan Chocolate Hummus is a creamy, chocolatey & protein-packed spread or dip that’s perfect for this event. Made with organic chickpeas, natural nut butter or tahini plus our rich Pascha Mini 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate Chips, it’s a healthy & indulgent treat everyone will love!
Pascha Chocolate Mole Sauce
This Mole Sauce recipe offers a deep, savory, smoky sauce made with spices, tomatoes, chipotle, nut butter & Pascha 100% cacao. Perfect over roasted veggie, fish & chicken.
Option 2 - Elevated Salted Caramel Sundae Bar Hack
Salted Caramel Bar Setup & Design
This should feel warm, polished & easy the second someone walks up to it.
Think cream, caramel, soft gold & clear serving pieces that let the layers show. A few simple details like clear dessert cups, glass bowls & one platter stacked with the salted caramel rice crispy squares make the whole setup feel more intentional without making it fussy.
Keep the layout simple so guests naturally move from ice cream to drizzle to shell to their finishing touch.
Put the melted salted caramel in a small pitcher, keep the shell in a jar or squeeze bottle. When the setup is clean, warm & easy to follow, the whole bar feels more elevated with almost no extra work.
Ice Cream Hack
For this elevated experience the Pascha Pantry recommends you purchase 3 flavors of preferred ice cream, so every palate is covered. The gold standard below is always a crowd pleaser.
- Vanilla
- Chocolate
- Strawberry
Toppings for the Sundae Bar
For this version, we are keeping it simple & intentional.
Instead of putting out a full spread of toppings, this sundae bar focuses on a few standout elements that all tie back to salted caramel, so every build feels cohesive & elevated without being overwhelming.
Each guest will grab from the bar Pascha Vegan Caramel Rice Crispy Squares. A chewy, crunchy, salted caramel addition that gives every sundae a built-in texture moment & a second dessert experience. Best part you can make ahead!
Alongside that, we suggest you offer 3 ways to finish each sundae:
Salted Caramel Magic Shell
Made using the Pascha magic shell recipe, substituting salted caramel chips anywhere the recipe calls for dark chocolate.
Warm Melted Salted Caramel
Melt using a double boiler. It is not recommended to use the microwave. Serve in a small pitcher for a smooth, pourable drizzle.
Grab Pascha Salted Caramel Chips Here.
Pascha Salted Caramel Chips
Scattered on top for added texture & bursts of flavor. By keeping the toppings focused the entire sundae bar feels more intentional, polished & elegant without hours of prep & planning.
Grab Pascha Salted Caramel Chips Here.
Party Planner Pro Tips
Serve melted salted caramel in a pitcher.
Stack rice crispy squares high for dimension on the table.
Suggested Playlist
Levitating – Dua Lipa
Treasure – Bruno Mars
Sugar – Maroon 5
Happy – Pharrell Williams
Good Time – Owl City
Can’t Stop the Feeling – Justin Timberlake
Blinding Lights – The Weeknd
Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson
Don’t Start Now – Dua Lipa
Cake by the Ocean – DNCE
Q&A
What makes a sundae bar elevated?
Contrast, texture, & thoughtful setup.
Do you need to make everything from scratch?
No. One version is recipe-driven, the other is a hack. Each one offers tips to make ahead so the day of is a breeze.
What can be prepped ahead of time?
Each recipe shared can easily be done ahead of time.
