Description
Indulge in this rich and velvety Hot Fudge recipe that’s perfect for drizzling over ice cream, brownies, or any dessert. Made with simple ingredients, this homemade hot fudge sauce is a decadent treat!
Ingredients
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Hot Fudge Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g)
- 6 ounces semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (170g)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder (20g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the Ingredients: In a small pot, combine cream, sugar, salt, and butter over medium heat until butter melts and the mixture simmers.
- Add Chocolate: Stir in chocolate until melted, then remove from heat.
- Finish the Sauce: Whisk in cocoa powder and vanilla, return to low heat, and cook until glossy and smooth.
- Store and Reheat: Jar the hot fudge and store in the refrigerator; reheat in a saucepan over medium-low heat when ready to use.
Notes
- Add corn syrup for a softer texture.
- Use unsalted butter to control salt content.
- Avoid high heat to prevent burning.
- The fudge thickens as it cools.
- Experiment with different chocolate for varied sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 191 kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 43mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 33mg
