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Quick Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce
Glossy, thick, and intensely chocolatey, this homemade hot fudge sauce easily beats anything you'll find in a jar. It relies on simple pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder and heavy cream to create a rich texture that drapes beautifully over cold treats. You'll love how fast it comes together on the stovetop, making it an effortless last-minute dessert upgrade. Spoon it warm over vanilla ice cream, drizzle it on brownies, or dip fresh fruit straight into the pot.
Ingredients
- cup sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa
- ½ cup heavy or whipping cream
- 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1Combine the sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, heavy cream, and butter in a heavy saucepan.
- 2Place the pan over high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Stirring constantly as it heats prevents the cocoa and sugar from scorching on the bottom.
- 3Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Notes
- Storage: Keep the cooled fudge sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Reheat: Warm the chilled sauce gently on the stove over low heat or in the microwave in 15-second bursts before serving.
- Yield: This recipe makes approximately 1 to 1.5 cups of sauce.