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Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe


Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 24 tablespoons
Hot fudge in a jar.

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!

Ingredients  


Instructions

  • 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.
    Ingredients to make hot fudge in a small pot.
  • Simmer for 45 seconds, then add 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate and whisk until melted.
    Hot fudge being made in a pot.
  • Remove from heat, then sift ⅔ cup Dutch process cocoa powder into the pot and whisk until smooth.
    Cocoa being sifted into a pot.
  • Return to low heat and continue to whisk constantly until the mixture becomes glossy.
    Close up of hot fudge in a pot.
  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Find it online: www.sugarandsoul.co/hot-fudge-sauce/