This old fashioned hot fudge sauce is a thick and smooth chocolate sauce that is perfect for topping on ice cream, brownies, or even mixed into cookie dough.
Old fashioned hot fudge sauce is something that we always keep stocked in our fridge. It's easy and quick to make, and once you have it homemade you'll never want to buy it again.
This is the perfect addition to my chocolate oreo ice cream cake, or to drizzle on top of my peanut butter chocolate protein shake.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Easy to Make - This can be made in 15 minutes, and only requires a few ingredients and one saucepan.
- Smooth and Thick - The texture of this after it cools is so smooth and creamy.
- Perfect to Top all Desserts - I could happily put this on just about everything.
Ingredient Notes
Full ingredient measurements and instructions can be found in the recipe card below.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: This is the liquid cream, not actual whipped cream.
- Brown Sugar: I prefer to use dark brown sugar, but light works fine also.
- Cocoa Powder: any unsweetened cocoa powder is great.
- Chocolate: I use the Trader Joes milk chocolate pound plus bar.
Recipe Instructions
Here is how to make this hot fudge. You will need a medium saucepan and a whisk.
Step 1: Add heavy cream, corn syrup, brown sugar, cocoa powder, salt and 3 ounces of chopped chocolate to a medium saucepan.
Step 2: Whisk ingredients over medium heat until it starts to boil, which should take about 5 minutes. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and continue cooking and whisking for another 5 minutes.
Step 3: Remove saucepan from heat and add butter, vanilla and the remaining 3 ounces of chopped chocolate. Continue to whisk until all the butter and chocolate has melted.
Step 4: Pour into a jar or container. Allow to cool completely and then store in the refrigerator.
Expert Baking Tips
- I prefer to use milk chocolate, but semi-sweet or dark chocolate is great too. It's more of a personal preference.
- This sauce will thicken as it cools, so don't worry if it feels a little runny once it's done cooking.
- Top on ice cream, or brownie sundaes, use swirled into cookie dough, or as a layer in an ice cream cake!
FAQ
Yes, this hot fudge is gluten free.
You can add a bit more heavy cream to it and stir until you have your desired consistency.
Yes, you must refrigerate the hot fudge once it has cooled to keep it from going bad. If stored properly it can last a few months.
Storing & Freezing
Store leftover old fashioned hot fudge sauce in an airtight container for 2-3 months. Warm in the microwave in 15-20 second intervals until you get your desired consistency.
You can also freeze hot fudge in an airtight container. Just allow to thaw before using.
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Old Fashioned Hot Fudge Sauce
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup (157.73 ml) heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup (113 g) light corn syrup
- ⅓ cup (73.33 g) brown sugar I prefer to use dark
- ¼ cup (21.5 g) cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) salt
- 3 ounces (85.05 g) chopped chocolate bar I prefer milk chocolate
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 ounces (85.05 g) chopped chocolate bar I prefer milk chocolate
Instructions
- Add heavy cream, corn syrup, brown sugar, cocoa powder, salt and 3 ounces of chopped chocolate to a medium saucepan.
- Whisk ingredients over medium heat until it starts to boil, which should take about 5 minutes. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and continue cooking and whisking for another 5 minutes.
- Remove saucepan from heat and add butter, vanilla and the remaining 3 ounces of chopped chocolate. Continue to whisk until all the butter and chocolate has melted.
- Pour into a jar or container. Allow to cool completely and then store in the refrigerator.
Marcy Bringen
Haven't made it yet but being a chocoholic it sounds great! Will make it tomorrow as I have all ingredients on hand. Thanks for the recipe!!
Anne
So, so good!
Bailey
Your new go-to fudge recipe! Amazing!