Desserts Homemade Staples July 4, 2024 | By Kristen Chidsey | Leave a Comment | *This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.
Make thick and creamy hot fudge sauce in just 5 minutes using 6 simple ingredients!
Serve this homemade hot fudge over no-churn ice cream, homemade brownies, homemade cheesecake, or hot milk cake with a scoop of whipped cream and take your dessert to the next level!
The Easiest Hot Fudge Recipe
In the time it would take you to heat up a jar of store-bought hot fudge, you can whip up this recipe for homemade hot fudge sauce. It really is THAT easy and the end result is a rich, thick chocolate sauce that tastes just like melted chocolate fudge. Fitting given the name, right?!😉
How to Make Homemade Hot Fudge
The following tips are provided to help you achieve perfect results. You will find the detailed instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Melt Chocolate Chips
You can opt to melt your chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk in a heat-safe bowl in the microwave in 30-second intervals or in a small saucepan with equal results.
Thin Out Hot Fudge Sauce
Once the chocolate chips have melted into the sweetened condensed milk, it is time to enhance the flavor of the hot fudge and thin the sauce to make it pourable. Stir in the vanilla, butter, salt, and 2 tablespoons of cream. Add up to 3 additional tablespoons of cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until your hot fudge reaches a thick sauce-like consistency.
Serve Warm
Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce is best served warm immediately after preparation, as it will begin to harden as it cools.
Storage Instructions
Store: Let the hot fudge cool slightly and then transfer to a heat-safe jar or container. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
Reheat: Scoop out however many servings of hot fudge sauce needed into a heat-safe bowl or jar, rewarm slowly in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until pourable.
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Hot Fudge Sauce
Make thick and creamy hot fudge sauce in just 5 minutes using 6 simple ingredients.
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Course: Condiment, DessertCuisine: American
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutesTotal Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 118kcal
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InstructionsAdd sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips to a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate chips are melted. This will take 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter, salt, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. Stir until butter is melted. If needed, add one additional tablespoon of heavy cream to thin.Serve warm or allow to cool for storage.
Notes
Chocolate: I recommend using a good quality brand of chocolate or chocolate chips (such as Ghirardelli), for the richest results. If using a bar of chocolate, be sure to chop into small pieces before melting.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks. Rewarm slowly in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until pourable.
NutritionCalories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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About Kristen ChidseyHi, I am Kristen, creator of A Mind “Full” Mom. I believe that making a wholesome family meal does not need to be hard or expensive! I love nothing more than to share with you delicious solutions for your hungry family.
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