Description
This Hot Fudge recipe is a rich, velvety chocolate sauce that’s perfect for drizzling over ice cream, brownies, or any dessert. Made with cocoa powder, chocolate, and cream, it’s quick to prepare and far better than store-bought versions, offering deep, indulgent chocolate flavor in every spoonful.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder and sugar.
- Stir in heavy cream and butter.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth and melted.
- Once bubbling gently, reduce heat and simmer for 4–5 minutes, stirring often, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in chocolate, vanilla, and salt until glossy and fully combined.
- Let cool slightly before serving—it will thicken more as it cools.
Notes
- Add 1 tbsp espresso powder to enhance chocolate depth.
- For a twist, stir in cinnamon or cayenne for a spiced version.
- Swap some chocolate for milk chocolate for a sweeter, creamier fudge.
- Add a splash of bourbon or Irish cream for an adult-friendly variation.
- Reheat gently and add cream if needed to thin the sauce.
- Add 1 tbsp espresso powder to enhance chocolate depth.
- For a twist, stir in cinnamon or cayenne for a spiced version.
- Swap some chocolate for milk chocolate for a sweeter, creamier fudge.
- Add a splash of bourbon or Irish cream for an adult-friendly variation.
- Reheat gently and add cream if needed to thin the sauce.
