Orange Fudge Sauce
Elevate your dessert game with this indulgent Orange Fudge Sauce, a rich and velvety topping that perfectly balances deep dark chocolate with bright citrusy notes. This quick recipe, ready in just 20 minutes, combines heavy cream, cocoa, and luscious melted chocolate with a burst of aromatic orange zest and freshly squeezed orange juice for a sophisticated twist. Ideal for drizzling over ice cream, waffles, or fresh fruit, this decadent sauce is finished with a hint of vanilla and a touch of salt to enhance every flavor. Perfect for impressing guests or elevating weeknight treats, this easy-to-make fudge sauce is a gourmet addition to any kitchen. Store leftovers for up to a week for endless dessert possibilities!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 6 ounces Dark chocolate, chopped (or semi-sweet chocolate chips)
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, granulated sugar, and unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir frequently until the butter is fully melted and the sugar has dissolved. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
Once the mixture is hot but not boiling, add the chopped dark chocolate and cocoa powder. Whisk constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the orange zest, freshly squeezed orange juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Continue to whisk until all the ingredients are well combined and the sauce is glossy and thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the fudge sauce cool slightly for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Serve the Orange Fudge Sauce warm over ice cream, waffles, pancakes, or fresh fruit. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2356 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.5 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.3 g | 466% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 706 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.8 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 188.9 g | ||
| Protein | 14.9 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 970 mg | 21% | |
*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.
