Description
Rich, smooth, and indulgent hot fudge sauce made in just 10 minutes—perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, or any dessert that needs a chocolatey upgrade.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 ounces bittersweet baking chocolate or 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 8 ounces evaporated milk or half and half
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 to 8 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter and chocolate, stirring frequently until smooth.
- Whisk in evaporated milk (or half and half) until well combined.
- Add sugar, cocoa powder, and salt; whisk until fully blended.
- Continue cooking over medium-low heat, whisking frequently for 5–6 minutes until the mixture just reaches a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 2–3 more minutes, stirring constantly until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Serve warm or let cool before storing in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
- Use 6 tablespoons cocoa powder for a milder flavor or 8 for a richer chocolate taste.
- Substitute half and half for evaporated milk if preferred—both work well.
- Store leftovers in an airtight jar; reheat in microwave at 50% power in 15-second bursts.
- If sauce is grainy, blend it for a minute or two until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
