Hot Fudge Sundae
An easy and delicious hot fudge sundae made from scratch! Top with your favorite toppings!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened, natural preferred)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
- 6 ounces dark or bittersweet chocolate (finely chopped)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- Ice Cream
- Whipped Cream
- Sprinkles
- Nuts
- Cherries
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cream, sugar, salt, and butter in a small pot then place over medium heat, stirring frequently until the butter melts and the mixture starts to simmer.
- 2
Simmer for just under a minute then reduce heat to medium-low then add the chocolate in and stir until melted.
- 3
Remove from heat and whisk in the cocoa powder then return to heat and cook on low for about 30 seconds or until glossy and smooth. Allow to cool slightly before using.
- 4
Pour some fudge into the bottom of your bowl or glass then add ice cream and drizzle more fudge over the top. Top with whipped cream, chopped nuts, sprinkles, and a cherry if desired.