Description
Indulge in the decadent richness of homemade hot fudge sauce with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, brownies, or fruit, this chocolatey delight will elevate any dessert to a whole new level.
Ingredients
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For the Hot Fudge Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 oz semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Hot Fudge Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the heavy cream, corn syrup, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract.
- Continue stirring until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and the sauce is smooth and glossy.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator and reheat gently before using.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate or add a splash of espresso.
- This sauce thickens as it cools and is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, brownies, or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
