Indulge in the irresistible richness of our Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce! Say goodbye to the ordinary store-bought version and get ready to elevate your desserts with our decadent creation. With just a few pantry staples, a hint of espresso powder, and a high-quality chocolate bar, you'll be on your way to creating fudgy perfection for all your sweet treats!
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup heavy cream, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons salted butter, ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, and ⅛ scant teaspoon espresso powder and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
Simmer for 45 seconds, then add 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate and whisk until melted.
Remove from heat, then sift ⅔ cup Dutch process cocoa powder into the pot and whisk until smooth.
Return to low heat and continue to whisk constantly until the mixture becomes glossy.
Remove from heat and whisk in ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
Set aside to cool for at least 1 hour to thicken, whisking every so often.
Notes
This recipe makes about 1.5 cups of hot fudge. The nutritional information is an estimate per tablespoon.