Description
Indulge in the rich and velvety goodness of this homemade hot fudge recipe. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream or using as a decadent dip for your favorite treats.
Ingredients
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For the Hot Fudge:
- 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g)
- 6 ounces semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (170g)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder (20g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small pot, combine cream, sugar, salt, and butter. Heat over medium heat, stirring until butter melts and mixture simmers.
- Add Chocolate: Simmer briefly, then reduce heat. Stir in chocolate until melted.
- Finish: Remove from heat, whisk in cocoa powder and vanilla. Return to heat, cook until glossy.
- Store: Jar and refrigerate. Reheat in a saucepan when ready to use.
Notes
- Add corn syrup for a softer texture.
- Use unsalted butter for consistent flavor.
- Avoid high heat to prevent burning.
- Hot fudge will thicken as it cools.
- Experiment with different chocolates for varied sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 191 kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 43mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 33mg
