Description
This classic hot fudge sauce is thick, smooth, and deeply chocolatey. Made with simple pantry staples, it’s ready in minutes and way better than store-bought. Serve it warm over ice cream, cake, or fruit—or bottle it up as a sweet homemade gift!
Ingredients
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/4 cup unsalted butter (half a stick)
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1/2 cup light corn syrup
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Combine Ingredients:
In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, butter, corn syrup, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. -
Heat and Stir:
Place over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until everything is melted and smooth (about 5 minutes). Don’t let it boil too hard. -
Add Chocolate:
Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until fully melted and glossy.
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Finish with Vanilla:
Stir in vanilla extract. Let cool slightly before serving—it will thicken as it cools
Notes
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Store leftovers in a jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Reheat in the microwave or a saucepan over low heat.
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Use dark chocolate for a more intense flavor or milk chocolate for a sweeter version.
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Want a dairy-free option? Use full-fat coconut milk and dairy-free chocolate