Ridiculously Easy Hot Fudge Sauce
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Total Time
7 mins
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Servings
16 1 tablespoon servings
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Calories
96 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Ridiculously Easy Hot Fudge Sauce
Description
Ridiculously Easy Hot Fudge Sauce blends semi-sweet chocolate, granulated sugar, butter, vanilla bean paste, salt, and heated half-and-half to create a luscious, smooth sauce. The method involves heating the half-and-half until boiling, then pouring it over the other ingredients in a blender. Blending for two minutes with intermittent scraping produces a thick, shiny sauce that is both creamy and rich. Adjusting thickness can be done by varying the amount of half-and-half.
The sauce offers a deep chocolate flavor with a balance of sweetness and a slight salty note from flaky sea salt. It is ideal drizzled over ice cream, brownies, cakes, or using as a dip for fruit.
For best results, carefully follow the blending steps to avoid lumps and ensure the desired consistency. The recipe includes tips for metric conversions and detailed instructions in the original post.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate coarsely chopped (you also can use good quality semi-sweet chocolate chips, or bittersweet chocolate, good quality
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter I use salted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt I like to use a flaky sea salt
- ½ cup half-and-half a bit more to thin, if needed
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except half and half into a blender container.
- Measure half and half into a medium-size microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Heat in the microwave on high power for 60-90 seconds or until it's boiling. Make sure to use a large enough container to allow the liquid to boil without rising over the top.
- Immediately pour over contents into a standard blender container and cover with the blender center cap removed. Holding several thicknesses of paper toweling over the center hole (to allow the steam to escape), blend on medium-high speed for 1 minute. You can also place a small funnel over the opening on the blender cap which will allow the steam to escape and makes for easy pouring.
- Remove the cover carefully and scrape down the sides of the blender container with a rubber spatula. Cover and blend again for another minute. The sauce should be smooth, silky and thick. Depending on the type of chocolate you use, the sauce may be too thick at this point. If you want to thin it a bit, add more half and half, 2-3 teaspoons at a time and blend briefly till combined. Continue until desired consistency is reached.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or glass jar. Keeps for 1-2 weeks. The sauce will get thicker when chilled but will return to a looser consistency when warmed. Heat before serving on medium power in the microwave, stirring every 15 seconds until the desired temperature.
- Makes approximately 1 cup of chocolate sauce
Notes
- Follow the detailed blending and heating steps carefully to achieve smooth, lump-free texture.
- Use high-quality semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate for best flavor.
- Metric measurement toggles are available in the recipe instructions for convenience.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 161 tablespoon servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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