Hot Fudge Sauce
This easy Hot Fudge recipe only takes 15 minutes to make and is thick, smooth, and perfectly rich. Serve it on ice cream for a hot fudge sundae or drizzle over any dessert.
Servings: 12
Calories: 269kcal
Cost: 9
Ingredients
- 10 ounces good quality semi-sweet chocolate* , chopped
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder , measured, then sifted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons butter , chopped
For Hot Fudge Sundae (optional):
- Ice cream , any flavor
- whipped cream
- maraschino cherries
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Add chopped chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl (or double boiler on the stove, stirring constantly) and melt the chocolate on half power, stirring ever 30-seconds, until melted and smooth.
- Remove from microwave and stir in the sifted cocoa powder until smooth. The mixture will be thick. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, cream, salt and water. Stir constantly and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and butter.
- Add the melted chocolate mixture then stir until smooth.
- Serve warm, over ice cream for a hot fudge sundae, topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry on top.
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Notes
Chocolate: I use 10 oz (2 1/2 boxes) of semi-sweet Baker's chocolate or Trader Joes pound plus bars, but any high quality chocolate, like Ghirardelli chocolate chips, will work.
Make Ahead Instructions: This hot fudge recipe stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Just keep it in an airtight container in the fridge and heat it slowly in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds it's a good consistency for pouring.
Freezing Instructions: Let it cool completely then pour into a freezer safe jar and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Place it in the refrigerator to thaw overnight before warming in the microwave. Stir every 30 seconds until it's a pourable consistency. Don't let it burn.
Nutrition
Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg
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