Here’s a perfect homemade hot fudge—thick, glossy, and deeply chocolatey, just like the kind you’d get on an ice cream sundae. 🍫🍨✨
🥘 Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
🥄 Instructions
- Heat the base
In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together cream, butter, sugar, and cocoa powder. Heat until everything is melted and smooth (don’t let it boil hard). - Melt the chocolate
Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until completely melted and silky. - Finish it off
Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt for balance. - Serve warm
Pour over ice cream, brownies, pancakes, or fruit.
✨ Tips for the Best Hot Fudge
- Thicker sauce: Let it cool slightly—it naturally thickens
- Extra rich: Use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet
- Reheating: Warm gently with a splash of milk or cream
- Storage: Keep in the fridge up to 1 week (it will thicken when cold)
⚡ Quick 5-Minute Version
- Microwave 1 cup chocolate chips + ½ cup sweetened condensed milk + 2 tbsp butter in 30-second intervals, stirring each time
- Add a splash of vanilla and stir until smooth
If you want, I can show you how to turn this into a restaurant-style hot fudge sundae with layers and toppings 🍨✨
