4-Ingredient Hot Fudge Sauce

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4-Ingredient Hot Fudge Sauce

With years of experience in dessert recipes, I've mastered the art of rich, velvety hot fudge sauce. My expertise in balancing chocolate, butter, sugar, and cream ensures a smooth, indulgent result. Trusted by home bakers, my recipes deliver professional-quality every time, establishing me as an authority in classic homemade hot fudge.

Prep Time5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: homemade hot fudge sauce, hot fudge sauce, hot fudge sauce recipe

Servings: cup

Author: Beth

Equipment

Ingredients

½ cup (118ml) heavy cream
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
¾ cup (129g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 Tbsp butter salted or unsalted

Instructions

Place the chocolate chips in a small mixing bowl or dish. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream and granulated sugar. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.
1/2 cup (118ml) heavy cream, 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
Pour the mixture over the chocolate chips and add in the butter. Allow the mixture to sit for 1-2 minutes, then stir to combine.
3/4 cup (129g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 Tbsp butter
As the sauce cools, it will thicken. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. To reheat, place your desired amount of hot fudge in a small microwave safe container and microwave for 15-20 seconds, or longer as needed.

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