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Hot Fudge Sauce
Hot fudge sauce is a classic, rich chocolate topping made from simple pantry staples. Unsweetened cocoa powder gives it a deep, intense chocolate flavor while keeping the preparation incredibly fast. Heavy cream and butter create a glossy, thick texture that drapes beautifully over cold treats. Serve it warm over vanilla ice cream, brownies, or fresh fruit for an effortless dessert upgrade. It stores well in the fridge, so you can always have a decadent chocolate drizzle ready for your next sweet craving.
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. Place over high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- 2Pour the warm sauce over your favorite desserts immediately, or let it cool completely before transferring to an airtight container.