Description
This homemade hot fudge sauce is rich, creamy, and perfect for drizzling over ice cream, brownies, or any dessert that needs a decadent chocolate topping. Easy to make with just a few ingredients, this sauce will elevate any treat.
Ingredients
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy whipping cream, butter, sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir to combine.
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Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter has melted and the sauce is smooth.
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Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
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Let the sauce cool for a minute or two before serving over ice cream, brownies, or any dessert of your choice.
Notes
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Store any leftover hot fudge sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove before serving.
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For an extra rich fudge sauce, you can add 1/4 cup of chocolate chips after removing the sauce from the heat and stir until melted and smooth.
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You can adjust the thickness of the sauce by simmering it a little longer or adding more cream if you prefer a thinner sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 20mg (approx.)
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg