Description
This easy hot fudge sauce recipe is a rich, creamy, and decadent chocolate sauce perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, or fruit. Made with simple ingredients like brown sugar, bittersweet chocolate chips, evaporated milk, butter, salt, and vanilla, it comes together quickly on the stovetop for a warm, luscious treat that elevates any dessert.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (or white sugar)
- 12 oz bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1 Tbsp pieces
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, stir together the brown sugar, bittersweet chocolate chips, evaporated milk, unsalted butter, and salt to create a smooth mixture.
- Heat Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a light boil, stirring constantly with a spatula. Be sure to scrape the pan’s bottom and edges to prevent burning. Once boiling, reduce heat and let it simmer for about 1 minute while whisking constantly to ensure a creamy texture.
- Finish Sauce: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly for enhanced flavor.
- Cool Slightly: Allow the hot fudge sauce to cool for approximately 10 minutes to thicken slightly before serving for the perfect consistency.
- Store Properly: After cooling, store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It can be kept fresh for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently before use if desired.
Notes
- Use bittersweet chocolate chips for the best rich flavor; semi-sweet can be substituted if desired.
- Stir constantly during heating to avoid burning the chocolate and sugar.
- This sauce thickens as it cools; reheat gently for a smoother pour.
- Can be served warm over ice cream, brownies, or waffles.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
