Making homemade hot fudge sauce is a delightful endeavor that’s quicker and more satisfying than you might imagine. This exquisitely rich chocolate sauce is bursting with flavor and pairs wonderfully with creamy homemade frozen custard. The first time I made this sauce, my son looked at me wide eyed and said, “We can make hot fudge sauce from scratch?!” He continued to look amazed as we stirred the ingredients and discussed the happenings at school. With this recipe, you can amaze your kids too, providing them with a treat that will leave them in awe, and something they can eagerly share with their friends.
High Quality Ingredients for the Ultimate Hot Fudge Sauce
When preparing the absolute best hot fudge sauce, it’s essential to use high-quality ingredients that boast deep flavors, without any food additives or corn syrup. In choosing the ingredients at your next shopping trip, opt for a few of these premium ingredients. Using these ingredients will make a difference in the richness and flavor of your hot fudge sauce.
Cocoa Powder: Be sure to use a cocoa powder that lists the ingredients as 100% cacao only. This is different than cocoa powder, as cacao is minimally processed in comparison. If the label states “dutch processed”, even better. This type is a darker chocolate that is less bitter.
Chocolate Chips: Choosing a quality bag of chocolate chips will ensure that the chocolate melts into a silky smooth sauce. Ghirardelli is a good brand to choose for this purpose. Also, this brand is 72% cacao, which is a good percentage for optimal chocolatey flavor.
Vanilla Extract: Pure vanilla extract is expensive, but to be fair, it only requires one teaspoon for this recipe. In addition, pure vanilla extract does not have a shelf life due to the alcohol content. The flavor of pure vanilla is richer and more floral in comparison. Also, given the name “imitation”- imitation vanilla is made with synthetic compounds.
Preparation, Servings, and Storage
The process of making this luscious hot fudge sauce is a breeze. In just about 15 minutes, you can create a chocolatey masterpiece using only a saucepan to combine the ingredients. This recipe yields enough sauce for eight delectable servings, making it the perfect complement to your homemade Frozen Custard, which also accommodates eight servings. If you happen to have leftover sauce—which is unlikely, considering how delicious it is—store it in a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator, where it will stay fresh for up to one month.
Hot Fudge Sauce
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 2/3 cup Chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1/3 cup Cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter, sugar and chocolate chips, stirring often.
- Add the heavy cream, cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla.
- Stir to combine and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes before topping ice cream.
- Store in a glass container in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks.
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