The Best Hot Fudge Sauce
Indulge in pure chocolate bliss with *The Best Hot Fudge Sauce*, a rich and velvety treat that elevates your desserts to the next level. Crafted with simple pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, dark brown sugar, and heavy cream, this decadent sauce delivers deep chocolate flavor and luscious texture in just 15 minutes. A splash of vanilla and a pinch of salt enhance its complexity, while a touch of light corn syrup ensures that irresistibly smooth, glossy finish. Drizzle it over ice cream sundaes, brownies, or pound cake, or stir it into a warm glass of milk for an instant chocolate indulgence. Perfectly versatile and easy to store, this homemade hot fudge sauce is sure to become a dessert staple in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Dark brown sugar
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Light corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar to break up any lumps.
Add heavy cream, unsalted butter, and light corn syrup to the saucepan. Place over medium heat.
Whisk constantly as the mixture heats up. Once the butter has melted completely and the ingredients are fully combined, bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Allow the sauce to boil for 1-2 minutes, ensuring you continue whisking to prevent burning or sticking.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Mix well until the sauce is smooth and glossy.
Allow the hot fudge sauce to cool slightly before serving. It will thicken as it cools.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding a splash of cream if necessary to adjust the consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2614 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.7 g | 186% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.5 g | 428% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 364 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 700 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 361.1 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.9 g | 153% | |
| Total Sugars | 289.1 g | ||
| Protein | 24.2 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 1918 mg | 41% | |
*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.
