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Hot Fudge Sauce
Nothing compares to a hot fudge sundae! Especially when the hot fudge sauce is homemade and so rich, thick, and velvety. You’ll love this easy recipe!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 16 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, (lightly packed)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 ounces chocolate, (divided)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Place the cream, corn syrup, brown sugar, cocoa, water, salt, and half the chocolate in a small pot.
- 2
Stirring occasionally, allow the mixture comes to a boil.
- 3
Turn the heat down to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 4
Remove from the heat and whisk in the remaining chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract.
- 5
Transfer the hot fudge sauce to a mason jar or other heat-safe vessel.