Hot Fudge Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
306 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Hot Fudge Sauce
Description
Hot Fudge Sauce blends half and half or light cream gently heated with brown sugar and butter, creating a sweet, creamy base. Adding semi-sweet chocolate chips without stirring initially allows them to melt evenly, then whisking produces a velvety, thick chocolate sauce. The addition of vanilla extract balances the richness. The resulting sauce offers a deep chocolate flavor with a smooth, glossy texture.
It is traditionally served warm atop ice cream, cakes, or other desserts, providing a luscious chocolate layer that slowly melts. The sauce also keeps well when refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 10 days and can be gently reheated by microwaving on low power or using a water bath to prevent scorching.
For longer storage, the sauce freezes well. Thawing should be done gently over medium heat with occasional stirring. If the consistency thickens after reheating, a small amount of milk can be added to restore a pourable texture. These storage tips make Hot Fudge Sauce a flexible component for dessert preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups half and half or light cream
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 ½ cups chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine half and half and brown sugar over medium heat until until brown sugar has dissolved and tiny bubbles start to form on the edges.
- Stir in the butter until melted, and turn off the heat.
- Add the chocolate chips and do not stir. Let sit for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Whisk chocolate chips until smooth, stir in vanilla, and serve warm or cool.
Notes
- Store sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
- Reheat gently using low microwave power or a stovetop water bath to avoid burning.
- Freeze sauce for longer storage; thaw slowly over medium heat.
- Add a little milk after reheating if the sauce becomes too thick.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 306 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 70mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 60mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 279IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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