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Hot Fudge Sauce over ice cream with sprinkles
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5 from 3 votes

Hot Fudge Sauce

Easy homemade hot fudge sauce recipe that is the perfect topping for your bowl of ice cream!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 116kcal
Author: Julie Evink

Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp cocoa
  • 1/2 c. cream
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan mix together sugar and cocoa until combined. Add cream and stir.
  • Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute. Be careful not to scrape down the mixture on the sides of the pans. This will make the fudge crystallize.
  • Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. Stir until butter is melted. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Do you need to refrigerate it?

Yes, it needs to be refrigerated. It will keep for up to two weeks as long as it's stored in an airtight container.

How do you reheat it?

You can reheat homemade it either on the stove or in the microwave. Warm it slowly and stir until it's smooth and shiny.

Can Hot Fudge Sauce be frozen?

Yes, you can freeze it in an airtight container for several months. You will want to first thaw it in the refrigerator and then reheat it either on the stove top or in the microwave. If the sauce is too thick you can thin it with some extra cream or milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 21mg | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.1mg