Hot Fudge Sauce
Rich, glossy, and irresistibly chocolatey, this homemade Hot Fudge Sauce is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, brownies, or cheesecake. With its smooth texture and deep cocoa flavor, it’s better than anything from a jar and it comes together in just minutes.
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Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Heatproof spatula or spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick, cut into pieces
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat the base – In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together heavy cream, sugar, cocoa powder, and butter.
- Melt & mix – Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, whisking constantly until the sugar dissolves and the butter is fully melted (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add chocolate – Remove from heat, add chocolate chips, and stir until completely smooth.
- Flavor – Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt for balance.
- Cool slightly – Let the sauce cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. It will thicken as it cools.
Servings: 8 servings