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Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe

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4 from 3 reviews

This easy Hot Fudge recipe creates a rich, smooth, and fudgy hot fudge sauce in just minutes. Perfect for elevating your ice cream experience, this homemade sauce is far superior to store-bought versions, delivering a decadent chocolate flavor and velvety texture.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups (about 16 servings)

Ingredients

Chocolate Base

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 4 ounces bittersweet baking chocolate or ⅔ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Wet Ingredients

  • 8 ounces evaporated milk or half and half
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 to 8 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (adjust for desired chocolate intensity)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a small to medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter and bittersweet baking chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips together, stirring frequently to ensure smooth blending.
  2. Add Evaporated Milk: Once the chocolate and butter have completely melted, slowly whisk in the evaporated milk or half and half until the mixture is fully combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk in the granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt until the mixture is smooth and uniform in texture.
  4. Simmer the Sauce: Continue cooking over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, for about 5 to 6 minutes until the mixture comes just to a boil. Then reduce the heat and simmer gently for another 2 to 3 minutes while stirring continuously to thicken the sauce.
  5. Finish with Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly.
  6. Serve or Store: Serve the hot fudge sauce warm over ice cream for immediate enjoyment, or let it cool before transferring to a heat-safe jar or container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

  • Use bittersweet baking chocolate for a richer and more intense chocolate flavor or semisweet chocolate chips for a sweeter, milder taste.
  • Adjust the cocoa powder between 6 to 8 tablespoons depending on how chocolatey you prefer your hot fudge.
  • For a creamier texture, substitute evaporated milk with half and half.
  • Stir the sauce continuously during simmering to prevent burning and achieve a smooth consistency.
  • Store leftover sauce in a sealed container in the fridge and gently rewarm before serving.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 0 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Condiment
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

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