Description
This rich and creamy Hot Fudge Sauce recipe is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, or any dessert craving. Made with simple ingredients like heavy cream, butter, sugar, and chocolate, this sauce comes together quickly on the stovetop for a decadent treat.
Ingredients
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Hot Fudge Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate bar, finely chopped
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, add the heavy cream, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook while stirring frequently until the butter melts and the mixture starts to simmer.
- Simmer and Melt Chocolate: Let the mixture simmer gently for one minute. Then reduce the heat to low and add the finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate, stirring continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add Cocoa Powder: Remove the saucepan from heat. Whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder thoroughly. Return the saucepan to low heat and continue whisking for about 30 seconds until the sauce becomes perfectly smooth.
- Serve or Store: Pour the hot fudge sauce into a serving bowl to enjoy immediately, or transfer it into a jar with a lid to store in the refrigerator for later use.
Notes
- Use high-quality semi-sweet chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
- Stir frequently to prevent the sauce from burning or sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- The sauce thickens as it cools; reheat gently before serving if needed.
- Store leftover sauce in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For a thinner sauce, add a little more heavy cream during reheating.
