Indulge in the rich and decadent world of homemade hot fudge sauce! This treat is perfect for drizzling over your favorite desserts or enjoying straight from the jar.
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
This hot fudge sauce is the ultimate in chocolatey goodness. Trust me, you’ll love how simple it is to make!
Topping Ideas
Elevate your dessert game by serving this sauce over ice cream, topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry. Yum!
Ingredients
- Hot Fudge Sauce Ingredients:
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Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate:
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Step 1Add chopped chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl (or double boiler on the stove, stirring constantly) and melt the chocolate on half power, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth.
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Step 2Remove from microwave and stir in the sifted cocoa powder until smooth. The mixture will be thick. Set aside.
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Step 3In 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.
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Step 4Add the melted chocolate mixture then stir until smooth.
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Step 5Serve warm, over ice cream for a hot fudge sundae, topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry on top.
Nutrition
- Calories: 120, Fat: 7g, Carbs: 14g, Protein: 1g
Cooking techniques
Melting chocolate can be done in various ways, but using a microwave or double boiler ensures even melting. Just be careful not to overheat it!
Variations or substitutions
Feel free to use dark chocolate or even white chocolate for a different flavor. You can also adjust the sweetness by varying the sugar.
Storage tips
Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks. Reheat gently in the microwave before serving!
Notes
This sauce is best enjoyed fresh but can be made ahead of time. Just remember to warm it up before serving!
