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Rich, glossy hot fudge sauce dripping over vanilla ice cream with chocolate pieces
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Hot Fudge Sauce

Absolutely delicious. Serve that on top of ice cream with your favourite toppings, such as peanuts.

5.0 (1)
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Serves
8
Style
💰 Everyday

Absolutely delicious. Serve this on top of ice cream with your favourite toppings, such as peanuts.

Ingredients

Servings:
8
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Golden syrup/light corn syrup
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 6 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped, divided in half
  • 2 tbsp unsalted cold butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium pot, combine the cream, syrup, brown sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and half the chocolate. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and simmer on low for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally with a rubber spatula.

  2. 2

    Remove from heat, stir in the remaining chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Allow it to sit for 1 minute. Then stir until melted and smooth. Your chocolate fudge is ready! It can be refrigerated in a tightly covered container for up to about 2 weeks. Simply microwave it for a minute or just under until it reaches a pourable consistency.

FAQ

Can you make hot fudge sauce ahead of time?+
Yes! Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, then reheat gently in the microwave (stirring every 20 seconds) or in a small pot over low heat until it reaches that perfect pourable consistency.
What can I substitute for golden syrup in hot fudge sauce?+
You can use light corn syrup (measure for measure), or swap it for honey or agave nectar—they'll give you a slightly different flavor but will work just fine to keep the sauce smooth and glossy.
Why is my hot fudge sauce grainy or lumpy?+
This usually happens if you overheat it or skip letting it sit for that crucial 1 minute after removing from heat before stirring—that rest time lets the chocolate soften so it melts smoothly instead of seizing up.
How do you serve hot fudge sauce?+
Drizzle it warm over vanilla ice cream, brownies, cheesecake, or churros—it hardens slightly on cold ice cream to create that classic fudgy coating while staying creamy and rich.

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