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Hot Fudge Sauce
5 from 134 votes

Hot Fudge Sauce

Hot Fudge Sauce is a rich, creamy topping made with half and half, brown sugar, butter, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Simmering the dairy and sugar together dissolves sweetness and creates a silky base. The melted chocolate folded in yields a smooth, fudgy texture with a deep chocolate flavor, enhanced by vanilla extract. This sauce serves well warm over ice cream or desserts, and can also be cooled and stored for later use, making it a convenient addition to sweet treats.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 306 kcal
Course: Dessert, Condiments
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Stir in the butter until melted, and turn off the heat.
  3. Add the chocolate chips and do not stir. Let sit for 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 306

% 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.