Grandma's Best Hot Fudge Sauce

Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of Grandma's Best Hot Fudge Sauce—a timeless recipe that turns any dessert into a decadent masterpiece. Made with simple pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and a touch of light corn syrup, this fudgy treat is perfectly balanced with heavy cream and butter for an irresistibly smooth texture. A splash of vanilla extract adds warmth and depth, making it the ultimate topping for ice cream sundaes, brownies, or fresh fruit. Ready in just 15 minutes, this homemade hot fudge sauce is a quick and easy way to elevate your desserts while offering that nostalgic, from-scratch flavor you’ll crave again and again. Store it in the fridge for up to two weeks and enjoy a luxurious drizzle anytime!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Light corn syrup
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and salt.

Step 2

Add the heavy cream and butter to the pan. Place the pan over medium heat.

Step 3

Cook the mixture, stirring constantly with a heatproof spatula or wooden spoon, until the butter melts and the mixture starts to bubble gently around the edges. This should take about 4-5 minutes.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking, stirring frequently, for another 3-4 minutes. The mixture should thicken slightly and become smooth and glossy.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 6

Let the hot fudge sauce cool for a few minutes before using. It will thicken as it cools.

Step 7

Serve warm over your favorite desserts or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(606.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2137.2

Total Fat 112.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 273mg	0%
Sodium 664.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 318.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.9g	0%
Total Sugars 247.3g
Protein 24.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 152.5mg	0%
Iron 19.0mg	0%
Potassium 1827.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.5%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 53.4%