Make your own classic hot fudge sundae at home. A delicious bowl of ice cream topped with homemade hot fudge sauce, peanuts, whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles, and maraschino cherries.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hot fudge sundae
Author: Beth
Ingredients
Hot Fudge Sauce
½cupheavy cream
¼cupgranulated sugar
¾cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips
1tbspbuttersalted or unsalted
Sundae
Ice Cream
Whipped Cream
Peanuts
Rainbow Sprinkles
Maraschino Cherries
Instructions
Hot Fudge Sauce
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.
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.
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.
Sundae
Add ice cream to a bowl or glass. Drizzle hot fudge over the ice cream. Add whipped cream, chopped peanuts, rainbow sprinkles, and a maraschino cherry.