Hot Fudge Sauce

This rich and glossy Hot Fudge Sauce is made from scratch in one saucepan with cream, butter, cocoa, and chocolate, the best pourable chocolate sauce for ice cream sundaes.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Hot Fudge Sauce

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 16

Servings cups

Calories 1100kcal

Author Jason Decker

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup unsalted butter sliced into tablespoons
1 ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup + 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon instant coffee optional
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Place the heavy cream and butter into a small saucepan. Place over medium-low heat and cook until the butter is melted, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
1 cup heavy cream, ¾ cup unsalted butter
Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, corn syrup, instant coffee, and salt, whisk until everything is smooth and combined, about 3 minutes.
1 ¼ cup light brown sugar, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ cup + 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, 1 tablespoon instant coffee, ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
Add in the chocolate chips and let them melt.
⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cook for 10 minutes, whisking constantly until thickened. The mixture should coat the back of a spoon and not be runny.
Take off the heat and mix in the vanilla.
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Stir Constantly: Whisk that sauce gently but continuously, especially when it’s nearing a full boil.
Keep Heat in Check: Medium heat (or medium-low heat) is usually enough for melting the butter and sugar. High heat might make it burn quickly.
Use a Wooden Spoon or Silicone Spatula: Both are great for scraping the sides so you don’t get lumps of cocoa.
Taste as You Go: If you prefer more sweetness, add a little extra sugar. If it’s too sweet, try a pinch of sea salt or an extra spoon of cocoa powder.
Store in Small Jars: If you like gifting, dividing your sauce into mini mason jars makes a nice gift for friends or neighbors.
Don’t Skimp on Quality: The better the chocolate or cocoa you use, the richer your sauce.

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