Best Sweet Essentials The Ultimate Hot Fudge Sauce Recipes

HOT FUDGE RECIPE

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This easy Hot Fudge recipe makes rich, smooth, fudgy, decadent hot fudge sauce in just minutes! Take your ice cream game to the next level with this homemade hot fudge and you'll never buy store bought again! So much better! Yield: 2 cups

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

¼ cup unsalted butter
4 ounces bittersweet baking chocolate (or ⅔ cup semisweet chocolate chips)
8 ounces evaporated milk (or half and half)
¾ cup granulated sugar
6 to 8 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (depending on how chocolate-y you want the hot fudge)
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

Melt butter and bittersweet baking chocolate (or semisweet chocolate chips) together in a small or medium saucepan over medium low heat, stirring frequently.
Once the chocolate and butter have melted, slowly whisk in the evaporated milk (or half and half if that's what you're using) until combined.
Whisk in the granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt until combined.
Keep over medium low heat, whisking frequently, about 5 to 6 minutes until mixture comes just to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring continuously.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Serve hot fudge sauce warm over ice cream or allow to cool, transfer to a heat safe jar or container and store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 52 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET ESSENTIALS: THE ULTIMATE HOT FUDGE SAUCE

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I love this stuff... it is so much tastier than the store-bought brands. Easy/Peasy to make, and great for those "occasional" hot-fudge sundaes, or other sweet dishes. This is the hot fudge that I remember growing up with. Deep rich flavor, and just the perfect amount of sweetness to cocoa. So, you ready... Let's get...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories Chocolate

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
1 1/2 c coconut or palm sugar
1 c cocoa powder, unsweetened variety
1/4 tsp salt, kosher variety, fine grind
1 - 2 pinch cayenne pepper
1 1/2 c dairy, more on this later
1/2 c sweet butter, unsalted
2 tsp vanilla extract, the good stuff

Steps:

1. PREP/PREPARE
2. The Dairy For this recipe you get to control the fat content, you can use whipping cream, heavy cream, half & half or whole milk. As a matter of fact, you could use lactose free, or almond milk. It is up to you... choose wisely.
3. The Sugar Sugar is a sticking point for some folks, and rightly so. It is not one of the healthiest products you can put into your body. With that said, white granulated sugar is the most common product used in making this hot fudge; however, I usually make it with palm or coconut sugar.
4. Longevity If placed in the fridge using a good container, it should last 3 - 4 weeks. Assuming that you do not eat it all first.
5. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
6. Add the dry ingredients to a saucepan and whisk together.
7. If the cocoa has a few lumps in it, no worries, they will dissolve nicely during the cooking process.
8. Bring the heat to medium, and add the cream, or whatever dairy you are using.
9. Stir to combine, and then bring up to a simmer. Continue to simmer for about 5 - 7 minutes.
10. Add the butter whisk to combine, and then continue to simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, about 5 - 7 minutes.
11. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla.
12. Store in a covered container in the fridge, and warm up before using.
13. PLATE/PRESENT
14. A hot-fudge sundae is the obvious choice; however, how about drizzled over some fresh fruit, or even added to your morning coffee. Enjoy.
15. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.