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Hot Fudge Sauce

Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe

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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar until the mixture looks like damp sand, about 1 minute.
  2. Slowly pour in the evaporated milk, whisking, then bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, whisking often, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips and vanilla until completely melted and glossy. Add a pinch of salt.
  4. Drizzle the warm sauce over ice cream or transfer it to a jar and serve immediately. It sets into a soft, fudgy layer when it hits cold desserts.

Notes

The sauce thickens as it cools; for a looser pour, serve it right off the stove. To store, let it cool completely before capping the jar. For a thicker, spreadable fudge, refrigerate overnight and use it like a frosting on cupcakes.