Easy Wicked Hot Fudge Topping
Indulge your sweet tooth with this Easy Wicked Hot Fudge Topping – the ultimate homemade chocolate sauce that’s rich, velvety, and irresistibly decadent. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, or brownies, this recipe combines semi-sweet chocolate chips, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a touch of vanilla for a bold chocolate flavor, while a splash of heavy cream lends a luxurious, silky texture. Ready in just 15 minutes with simple pantry ingredients like light corn syrup and granulated sugar, it’s a quick and easy way to elevate any dessert. Plus, the hint of salt balances the sweetness beautifully, making every bite pure heaven. Store leftovers in the fridge for a week, but chances are, it’ll disappear long before then!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Once the butter has melted, reduce the heat to low and stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until fully melted and smooth.
Add the unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and light corn syrup to the melted chocolate mixture, stirring continuously until the ingredients are well combined.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring, ensuring the mixture stays smooth and creamy.
Increase the heat slightly to bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir frequently and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt for added depth and balance to the flavor.
Allow the hot fudge to cool slightly before serving. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
Transfer any leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop before use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2116 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.1 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.8 g | 404% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 244 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 643 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 245.3 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 219.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 103 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
