Heavenly Hot Fudge Sauce

Indulge your sweet tooth with this rich and decadent Heavenly Hot Fudge Sauce—a luscious treat that's perfect for elevating any dessert. Made with simple pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, heavy cream, and a touch of vanilla, this velvety smooth sauce comes together in just 15 minutes. Its luxurious consistency and deep chocolate flavor make it the ultimate topping for ice cream, brownies, or sliced fruit. The addition of light corn syrup ensures a silky texture, while a pinch of salt enhances its irresistible sweetness. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a quick treat, this homemade hot fudge sauce is guaranteed to impress. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week and reheat for instant dessert bliss anytime!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 cups heavy cream
• 0.25 cups light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoons salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Whisk in the granulated sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder until the mixture is evenly combined and smooth.

Step 3

Slowly stir in the heavy cream and light corn syrup. Increase the heat slightly and bring the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring continuously.

Step 4

Once the mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and continue stirring for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Allow the hot fudge sauce to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. It will thicken further as it cools.

Step 7

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop before using.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(451.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1705.9

Total Fat 96.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 244mg	0%
Sodium 646.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 231.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g	0%
Total Sugars 196.1g
Protein 12.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 84.0mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 925.8mg	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: 47.0%

Protein: 2.7%

Carbs: 50.3%