Description
This classic hot fudge recipe creates a rich, creamy, and decadent chocolate sauce perfect for drizzling over ice cream, brownies, or any dessert. Made with simple ingredients like heavy cream, butter, cocoa powder, and sugar, it’s easy to prepare on the stovetop in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
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Hot Fudge Sauce
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy whipping cream, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Stir to thoroughly mix the ingredients.
- Heat Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the butter melts and the sauce becomes smooth and uniform in texture.
- Simmer and Thicken: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning, until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Add Flavorings: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract along with a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor complexity.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the hot fudge sauce to cool for a minute or two before serving it warm over ice cream, brownies, or your favorite dessert.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, cook for a minute or two longer but avoid boiling to prevent burning.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week; reheat gently before serving.
- You can substitute light cream or half-and-half but the sauce may be less rich.
- Add a tablespoon of corn syrup for extra shine and smoothness, if desired.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
