Who doesn't love a good hot fudge sundae? It's like a celebration in a bowl! This classic dessert sauce is made in one pot and is rich and chocolatey. Maybe toss on some toasted nuts or sprinkles for drama, and voilà—each spoonful is a cheerful reminder that calories don’t count when you’re this happy, making it the perfect choice for life’s big moments, Netflix binges, or just because you deserve it!
Ingredients
- Cocoa powder - gives the fudge sauce its chocolate flavor
- Granulated sugar - sweetens the sauce
- Corn starch - helps to make an extra thick sauce
See recipe card below for quantities and measurements.
Variations
The list of things you can add to your sundae is endless. Here are some of my favorites:
- Whipped Cream
- Nuts
- Cherries
- Fresh fruit
- Caramel sauce
Equipment
For this recipe I recommend you use the following equipment:
- Medium-sized non-stick sauce pan
- Spatula
- Whisk
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium size pot, combine all ingredients except corn starch and milk. Cook over medium-low heat. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth.
- Step 2: Once the sugar is dissolved, and the mixture is not grainy, remove from the heat. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Step 3: For the slurry mixture, in a small dish combine the milk and corn starch. Whisk together until combined. Add the mixture into the warm hot fudge sauce. Stir until fully combined. Let sauce cool a bit.
- Step 4: Grab your favorite type of ice cream, and top with the warm hot fudge sauce.
Hint: The slurry will make the sauce very thick. This is optional. If you are fine with the thickness of your sauce, you do not need to add it in.
Storage
Store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. If it hardens, that's normal. Just reheat it in the microwave.
Top Tip
Keep stirring the sauce. You want the sugar to slowly dissolve, and the sauce not to burn.
FAQ
Hot Fudge Sauce is a much thicker sauce than Chocolate Sauce. Trust me this sauce is thick.
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📖 Recipe
Hot Fudge Sauce
Equipment
- Sauce pan
- Spatula
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1-14 oz Evaporated milk
- 3 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder
- 1 Cup Granulated sugar
- 1-½ Tablespoon Unsalted butter
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
For Extra Thick Sauce
- 2 Tablespoon Corn Starch
- 2 Teaspoon Milk
Instructions
- In a medium sized saucepan. combine all ingredients except the slurry ingredients.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
- Cook until the mixture is smooth.
- This will take several minutes.
- Once the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is not grainy, remove from the heat.
- The sauce will thicken as it cools.
Optional slurry
- If you would like the sauce to be even thicker make the slurry.
- In a small bowl, combine the corn starch and milk.
- Whisk together until smooth.
- Then stir mixture into the room temperature chocolate sauce.
- Once the mixture has cooled to room temperature, pour over ice cream and enjoy!
Notes
- This sauce is best served warm.
- Do not be alarmed if the sauce hardens in the refrigerator. Just simply reheat the sauce in the microwave to enjoy it again.
