Description
A rich, glossy, velvety homemade hot fudge sauce perfect for drizzling over ice cream, brownies, cakes, or enjoying by the spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the sugar and cocoa powder until fully combined.
- Pour in the heavy cream and whisk until smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Let cool slightly before serving or store in an airtight jar.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: homemade hot fudge sauce, hot fudge, chocolate sauce, ice cream topping