5 from 20 votes
Hot Fudge Sundae
The Hot Fudge Sundae features rich homemade hot fudge sauce made with cream, sugar, cocoa, and bittersweet chocolate, poured over ice cream and topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, nuts, and a cherry. The warm fudge sauce contrasts with cold ice cream, while the toppings add crunch and visual appeal. This dessert allows customization and can be served in bowls or glasses.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
433 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Hot Fudge:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder unsweetened, natural preferred
- ¼ teaspoon salt optional
- 6 ounces dark chocolate finely chopped, or bittersweet chocolate
- ½ cup butter unsalted
For the Sundae:
- Ice cream
- Whipped Cream
- Sprinkles
- nuts
- Cherry
Instructions
- Combine the cream, sugar, salt, and butter in a small pot then place over medium heat, stirring frequently until the butter melts and the mixture starts to simmer.
- Simmer for just under a minute then reduce heat to medium-low then add the chocolate in and stir until melted.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the cocoa powder then return to heat and cook on low for about 30 seconds or until glossy and smooth. Allow to cool slightly before using.
- Pour some fudge into the bottom of your bowl or glass then add ice cream and drizzle more fudge over the top. Top with whipped cream, chopped nuts, sprinkles, and a cherry if desired.
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Notes
- Store leftover fudge in the refrigerator and gently reheat over low heat before serving again.
- Add ¼ cup corn syrup at the start of cooking fudge for a glossier, softer sauce at cooler temperatures.
- Keep ice cream very cold before adding warm fudge to slow melting.
- For extra richness, layer pieces of brownie between ice cream scoops before drizzling fudge.
- Chill serving glasses in the freezer in advance to keep the sundae colder longer.
- Use homemade whipped cream if canned is unavailable.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1sundae
Calories
433kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
125mg
(5%)
Potassium
240mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
973IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
117mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 433
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sundae | |
| Calories | 433kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 125mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 973IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.