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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 269 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
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 Information
Calories
269kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
67mg
(3%)
Potassium
181mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
123IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 123IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.