Description
Rich, velvety hot fudge sauce weaves chocolate magic into dessert dreams. Smooth ribbons of intense flavor cascade over ice cream, promising pure indulgence you’ll savor with each delectable spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chocolate Ingredients:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Sweeteners and Liquid Base:
- ½ cup light corn syrup (or honey as an alternative)
- ⅓ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a medium saucepan and combine heavy cream, corn syrup, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and salt over medium heat, whisking consistently until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform liquid.
- Allow the mixture to reach a gentle simmer, ensuring the heat is steady and consistent.
- Gradually introduce chopped chocolate into the simmering base, stirring continuously until the chocolate melts completely and integrates seamlessly with the liquid, creating a rich, glossy texture.
- After approximately 2-3 minutes of melting and stirring, carefully remove the saucepan from the heat source.
- Incorporate butter and vanilla extract into the molten chocolate mixture, stirring vigorously to create a lustrous, well-blended sauce.
- For immediate enjoyment, drizzle the hot fudge sauce generously over preferred desserts while warm and fluid.
- To preserve leftovers, allow the sauce to cool to room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to two weeks.
- When ready to reuse, gently reheat the sauce using a microwave or stovetop, stirring intermittently to restore its smooth, pourable consistency.
Notes
- Customize the chocolate intensity by choosing different cocoa percentages for a richer or milder flavor profile.
- Prevent scorching by constantly whisking and maintaining medium heat during the initial simmering stage.
- Transform this classic sauce into a dairy-free version by substituting coconut cream and using plant-based chocolate alternatives.
- Elevate the sauce’s complexity by adding a pinch of espresso powder or a splash of bourbon for sophisticated depth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg