Fabulous Hot Fudge Sauce
Perfect for hot fudge sundaes, this Fabulous Hot Fudge Sauce keeps well in the refrigerator.
Fabulous Hot Fudge Sauce is delicious served over ice cream, hot or cold. It can also be drizzled over individual servings of cheesecake, etc. Another way I like to use it is for dipping churros while the churros are hot.
Uses for Fabulous Hot Fudge Sauce
Hot fudge sauce is a versatile dessert topping that can enhance a variety of dishes. Here are some delicious uses for hot fudge sauce:
- Ice Cream Sundaes: The classic use for hot fudge; pour it over scoops of your favorite ice cream, and top with whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry.
- Brownies: Drizzle hot fudge over warm brownies for an indulgent dessert. You can also use it as a filling between brownies or as a frosting.
- Pancakes or Waffles: Use hot fudge as a decadent topping for breakfast. Add some whipped cream and chopped nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Milkshakes: Blend hot fudge into milkshakes for a rich chocolate flavor or drizzle it down the sides of the glass for decoration.
- Chocolate Dipping Sauce: Serve warm hot fudge as a dip for fruits like strawberries, bananas, or marshmallows.
- Cakes: Pour hot fudge over chocolate cake or layer it between cake layers for extra moisture and flavor.
- Cheesecake: Top a slice of cheesecake with hot fudge for a delicious contrast of flavors.
- Affogato: Pour hot fudge over a scoop of vanilla ice cream or gelato for an indulgent twist on this classic Italian dessert.
- Fruit Parfaits: Layer with yogurt and fresh fruit for a delicious and somewhat healthier treat.
- Pudding Cups: Incorporate hot fudge into chocolate or vanilla pudding for a richer dessert experience.
- S’mores: Use hot fudge in place of chocolate bars when making s’mores for an extra gooey treat.
- Toppings for Popcorn: Drizzle hot fudge over popcorn for a sweet and salty snack.
Fabulous Hot Fudge Sauce
Perfect for hot fudge sundaes, this keeps well in the refrigerator. Hot Fudge Sauce is delicious served over ice cream, hot or cold. It can also be drizzled over individual servings of cheesecake, etc. Another way I like to use it is for dipping churros while the churros are hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 3 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce & Salsa
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 5 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 cups unsifted confectioners’ sugar
- 1 2/3 cups canned evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate and butter in a saucepan over very low heat.
- Stir in the confectioners’ sugar alternating with the evaporated milk, blending well. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture becomes thick and creamy, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Serve warm.
