Description
This rich and creamy Hot Fudge Sauce recipe creates about 1 ½ cups of decadent topping perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, or other desserts. Made with simple ingredients like butter, cocoa powder, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla, it’s a quick and easy treat to elevate any sweet dish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup whole milk (or heavy cream for extra richness)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until fully liquefied.
- Add Cocoa Powder: Stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to achieve a smooth chocolate base.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Gradually pour in the sweetened condensed milk while continuously stirring. Cook the mixture until it thickens slightly, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
- Add Milk or Cream: Slowly incorporate the whole milk or heavy cream, stirring steadily. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes to develop a luscious consistency.
- Finish: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract along with a pinch of salt to balance the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the hot fudge warm poured over your favorite desserts such as ice cream, brownies, or cakes.
Notes
- For extra richness, use heavy cream instead of whole milk.
- Stir constantly during cooking to prevent the fudge from scorching.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and gently reheat before serving.
- Adjust the thickness by simmering longer for thicker sauce or adding a splash more milk for thinner consistency.
