How to Make Hot Fudge Sauce
There’s nothing quite like warm, homemade hot fudge sauce poured over a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream, poured over cake, or used as a filling for sweets. This easy hot fudge is rich, thick, and wonderfully chocolatey, with just the right amount of sweetness.
This hot fudge sauce comes together quickly on the stovetop and stays silky and pourable while warm, making it perfect for ice cream sundaes, brownies, cheesecake, or pretty much anything that could use a little extra chocolate.
Tell me you like HOT FUDGE as much as I do!
Really, no ice cream sundae would exist without it, if I had anything to say.
I’m not sure the first time I ever had hot fudge sauce, but I certainly know my life is better for knowing it well.
I made my first batch of hot fudge sauce the other day and… the jar was empty before I knew it. I whipped up another batch to finish what I was working on.
I am now dreaming of other ways to enjoy hot fudge sauce. Do you have a favorite? Please share it with, I’m thinking three servings a day of this stuff will be a good balance.
Yep, it’s my opinion that everyone needs hot fudge sauce… and it’s super easy to make.
I’m thinking this on top of a tray of brownies next, are you with me?
I even think I see it smiling back at me!
This is a quick and easy recipe, and I have made many batches of this Hot Fudge Sauce. I really like the flavor of the dutch process cocoa and the 60% cacao chocolate together.
Hot or cold, hot fudge is yummy! This recipe made 2 cups.
This hot fudge sauce is so rich and creamy!
Now, hot fudge isn’t just GREAT on a spoon, it’s perfect over ice cream or drizzled over fruit. It tastes great over a cake like this Banana Split Cake!
When I got down to the end of the jar, of course, I had a spoonful or two, quality control… It’s tough, but I got it done.
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And don’t forget, fudge like this is great layered in between cake, and well, I could go on all day about how delicious it is.
Use good quality chocolate for the best results. In the recipe, I tell you exactly what chocolates I use, and the flavor is fantastic!
Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe
If you like ice cream as much as me this Brownie Ice Cream Cake is super fun.
You may also love my Hot Fudge Sundae Cookies, they are super cute too!
and these…
The best part is how much better homemade hot fudge tastes. It has a deep chocolate flavor and a thick, fudgy texture that you just don’t get from a jar. Keep it warm for drizzling, or let it cool slightly and watch it thicken into the perfect spoonful of chocolate goodness.
How to make Hot Fudge Sauce
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 oz Ghirardelli 60 % Cocoa Chips
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring heavy cream, corn syrup, sugar, cocoa, salt 3 oz. chocolate chips to a boil over medium heat.
- Stir until chocolate has melted.
- Cook on low for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in the remaining 3 oz. chocolate chips, butter, and vanilla.
- Stir until smooth.
- Serve hot or pour into a canning jar and cool before placing the lid on top.
- Refrigerate after it has cooled.
- Heat before serving if you want a smooth pouring sauce or spread on at room temperature for a thick fudge like frosting or filling.
Best I have ever tasted, I freeze it so I will have plenty on hand.
I’ve never seen brown sugar or corn syrup used for Hot Fudge before. The other ingredients I have. Is this the kind when u put on ice cream it gets Super thick?? Thanks Diane. If not does anyone have that one using heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, chocolate chips Ghirardelli of course, semi-sweet and milk chocolate?? I think that was it. I know corn syrup and brown sugar wasn’t on it.
This is nice and thick. The brown sugar gives it a great taste and I can’t rave enough about this recipe. It’s a favorite 🙂 Sorry I can’t help you with another recipe, I’ve been making this one for a while.
looks very good except for cornsyrup .there had is be one that dont have cornsyrup in it .
I adore hot fudge sauce, it is my favorite ice cream topping 🙂 love this recipe
Just pass me a spoon!
I have a favorite hot fudge recipe from a friend that I’ve been making for years. But I do think I’ll step out of my routine and give this recipe a try, it looks awesome!
Diane my SIL makes chocolate sauce and also cans it! I can’t recall the instructions at the moment; but I’m sure if you check out either on line or your local Extension Service you could figure it out… this way making a larger batch to keep longer or use for gifts! Just a thought. Looks yummy…
Oh, Diane – this looks amazing!!
this looks amazing! My kids would love this
We always by our hot fudge from a local ice cream shop… but, you know what, I’m totally making some next time!
I could eat that entire jar!
I’ve made chocolate syrup before, the kind you use for making chocolate milk, but never a nice thick hot fudge, this looks fabulous!
Brownies sound pretty good with this or a big scoop of ice cream!
This looks absolutely evil. Seriously. And you had to go and put Ghiradelli chocolate in it. I like the way you think, ma’am.
Good Evening. I am a big chocolate fan. Thank you for the recipe. I pinned it for future use. Vicki
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Diane! I’m from Argentina, and believe it or not over here we’re big big fans hahaha, I already follow you on instagram! Mine is sowkersten <3
XOXO, you are so sweet, I’m following you now
I would love a pan of brownies with this fudge poured on top!
Looks soo good, Diane!!
Delicious !!!!!!
That will be wonderful for ice cream night!