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    Home » Recipes » Spices & Condiments

    Homemade Hot Fudge

    Published: Dec 23, 2021 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 521 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article.

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    Homemade hot fudge recipe.
    Homemade hot fudge recipe.
    Homemade hot fudge recipe.

    Homemade hot fudge is made with simple pantry ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes of cooking on the stovetop. Rich, fudgy, and thick, this hot fudge makes the perfect ice cream topping! It can also be used in any recipe that calls for hot fudge as an ingredient.

    A metal spoon scooping hot fudge out of a glass jar.

    This hot fudge sauce is so easy, you'll never go back to store bought! Not too sweet, but rich, fudgy, and filled with cocoa flavor. This will be your new go-to ice cream topping!

    You'll be making this hot fudge with just a few simple pantry staples: granulated sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, butter, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. That's it! With just a few minutes on the stovetop, you'll have a jar of rich, thick, and gooey hot fudge ready to go.

    Serve this hot fudge over your next bowl of vanilla ice cream, or in any recipe that calls for hot fudge as an ingredient (like my marshmallow pie recipe!). This recipe makes one 8 ounce jar of hot fudge.

    Ingredients and substitutions

    Ingredients on a counter top.

    Since this recipe uses minimal ingredients, I don't have a lot of substitutions to offer today.

    Unsalted butter and salt can be substituted with salted butter.

    Natural cocoa powder can be substituted with dutch cocoa, which will give your hot fudge a milder chocolate flavor and darker color.

    Heavy cream is a must to ensure your hot fudge turns out thick. Using other dairy products like half & half or milk will cause your hot fudge to turn out thin.

    Granulated sugar can be substituted with brown sugar, which will add a deeper, caramelized flavor.

    Making hot fudge in a saucepan.

    How long does homemade hot fudge last?

    Homemade hot fudge will keep for about one month when stored properly in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

    While there is likely enough sugar to store your hot fudge safely at room temperature, I recommend storing it in the refrigerator for best results.

    Hot fudge and rainbow sprinkles poured over a bowl of vanilla ice cream.

    Ways to use hot fudge

    • Ice cream topping
    • Add to a homemade milkshake
    • Brownie topping
    • As a layer in parfaits or trifles
    • Drizzle over chocolate pound cake
    • As a pie layer in a cream pie
    • Drizzle over fresh fruit
    A metal spoon scooping hot fudge out of a glass jar.
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    Homemade Hot Fudge

    Homemade hot fudge is made with simple pantry ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes of cooking on the stovetop. Rich, fudgy, and thick, this hot fudge makes the perfect ice cream topping!
    Prep Time2 minutes
    Cook Time10 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 117kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup (99 g) granulated sugar
    • ⅓ cup (28 g) natural cocoa powder
    • ⅓ cup (76 g) heavy cream
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • In a saucepan over medium heat, add granulated sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, butter, and salt. Whisk until combined, and continue to whisk frequently until mixture comes to a boil.
    • Immediately reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes. At this point your sauce will look thin - this is normal. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
    • Remove from heat, add vanilla, and stir to combine. Allow fudge to cool slightly before enjoying.
    • Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.

    Equipment Recommendations

    • SS 3-Quart Saucepan
    • OXO Metal Balloon Whisk
    • Measuring Spoons
    • 8 ounce Ball Mason Jars with lids

    Notes

    • Hot fudge will keep for up to one month stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 
    • To reheat fudge: transfer a portion to a microwave safe bowl and reheat in 10 second increments until warmed through.
    • Recipe makes one 8-ounce jar of hot fudge. 

    Nutrition Estimate

    Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American

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