Description
This homemade hot fudge sauce is thick, chocolaty, and way better than store-bought. It’s made with real cocoa, chocolate, and cream for that deep, fudgy flavor you crave. Pour it warm over ice cream or keep it in the fridge to reheat anytime you need a sweet fix.
Ingredients
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup light corn syrup (or honey as an alternative)
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1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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6 oz semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped (or use chocolate chips)
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Heat the base:
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, corn syrup, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk until smooth and bring to a gentle simmer. -
Add the chocolate:
Once simmering, stir in the chopped chocolate. Continue stirring until melted and smooth, about 2–3 minutes. -
Finish the sauce:
Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla until glossy and fully combined. -
Serve or store:
Serve warm over your favorite desserts. Let leftovers cool, then store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop before using.
Notes
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You can use dark chocolate for a more intense flavor.
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To make it thinner, add a splash more cream; to make it thicker, simmer a little longer.
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Make it dairy-free with full-fat coconut milk and vegan chocolate.