Description
This classic Hot Fudge Sauce recipe creates a rich, creamy, and intensely chocolatey topping perfect for drizzling over ice cream, brownies, or your favorite desserts. With simple ingredients like heavy cream, butter, sugar, and cocoa powder, this sauce comes together quickly on the stovetop for a homemade treat that’s better than store-bought.
Ingredients
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Hot Fudge Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy whipping cream, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are mixed together evenly before heating.
- Heat Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly as the butter melts. Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients have fully incorporated into a uniform sauce.
- Simmer and Thicken: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning, until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes luscious and glossy.
- Finish with Flavor: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the overall flavor and balance the sweetness.
- Cool and Serve: Let the hot fudge sauce cool for a couple of minutes so it thickens further. Serve warm over ice cream, brownies, or any dessert of your choice for an indulgent chocolate topping.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, simmer a little longer but be careful not to burn or scorch.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor.
- The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week; reheat gently before serving.
- Adjust the sugar amount to taste if you prefer a less sweet sauce.
- This recipe is not vegan due to butter and heavy cream but can be adapted with dairy-free substitutes.
