This Hot Fudge Sauce takes only 15 minutes to make and requires only 5 ingredients. It is gooey, fudgy, and the perfect topping for ice cream sundaes, cakes, and waffles.
I’m so happy you found your way here today because it means I get to share my absolute favorite hot fudge sauce with you. This sauce is the best combo of easy to make and exceptionally delicious. It’s perfect for hot summer days drizzled over frozen treats or indulgent brunches topping waffles and pancakes.
I’ve had the single-serve version of this recipe, Hot Fudge Sauce for One, on the site for a few years. But I’ve gotten a surprising number of requests for the full-sized version, so here we go.
Ingredient Notes
- Cocoa powder: You can use either Dutch-process or natural cocoa powder for this recipe, both of which can usually be found in most large grocery stores. Using Dutch-process cocoa will make your hot fudge sauce a darker color with a more robust chocolate flavor while using the natural cocoa powder gives the sauce a lighter color and a bright, slightly acidic tang.
- Butter: You can use either salted or unsalted butter in this recipe. If you use unsalted butter, just add a pinch of salt to the recipe.
How to Make Hot Fudge Sauce
This is a quick recipe overview with photos. For the full, printable recipe, scroll down to the recipe card below.
1. Whisk sugar and cocoa powder: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar and cocoa powder, making sure there are no clumps in the mixture. This will help produce a silky-smooth sauce with no lumps.
2. Melt butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Add in milk and the sugar and cocoa powder mixture: Once the butter is completely melted, whisk in the milk. Then whisk in the sugar and cocoa powder mixture, whisking continuously until the mixture begins to bubble around the edges and thicken (around 3-8 minutes).
4. Add in vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
5. Let sauce cool: Let your sauce cool for around 3-5 minutes before serving. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
6. Serve, and enjoy!
How to Store Hot Fudge Sauce
- Refrigerator: You can store this sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. As it cools, the hot fudge sauce will solidify. Once you are ready to use it, reheat the sauce by microwaving for 10 seconds, stirring, and repeating until warm. This will return your sauce to its smooth, pourable state
- Freezer: You can freeze this sauce in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 months. When ready to use, let it thaw in the refrigerator and then heat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
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Quick and Easy Hot Fudge Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (40g) cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup (56g) salted butter*
- 1/2 cup milk any percentage
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and cocoa powder, being sure to whisk out any lumps in the mixture.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in milk, and the combined sugar and cocoa powder.
- Cook, whisking continuously, until the mixture begins to bubble around the edges and thicken, 3-8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. Let it sit for 3-5 minutes before serving.
- Serve poured over something delicious, and enjoy!
Notes
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