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Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe (Easy Homemade Chocolate Sauce)

This rich, homemade hot fudge sauce is made with simple pantry ingredients and comes together on the stovetop in minutes for a smooth, chocolatey topping that thickens as it cools.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 130kcal
Author: Jessica Burgess

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk about 1½ cups

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine butter, chocolate chips, powdered sugar, and evaporated milk
    Butter, powdered sugar, evaporated milk and chocolate chips in sauce pan for hot fudge recipe.
  • Place over medium heat and stir constantly as everything melts together
    Hot fudge sauce in saucepan with wooden spoon.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle boil
  • Continue cooking and stirring for 8 to 10 minutes until thickened
  • Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly
  • Serve warm over ice cream or your favorite dessert
    Hot fudge sauce drizzled over vanilla ice cream in serving dish.

Notes

This yields about 3 cups.
  • Stir constantly to prevent the chocolate from scorching
  • Don’t rush the boiling step, this is what thickens the sauce
  • If it gets too thick after cooling, just reheat and stir until smooth
  • Use good-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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