Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce (5 Minutes)
Total Time
10 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(19)
Ingredients
1 and 1/2 cups
- 4 ounces (113g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (see Note)
- 6 Tablespoons (75g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream (cold or room temperature)
- 1/4 cup (80g) light corn syrup
- 3 Tablespoons (18g) unsweetened natural or Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Chef’s notes
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Chocolate:
You can use 4 ounces of high-quality chocolate chips if needed (I prefer Ghirardelli or Guittard), but I recommend using chocolate baking bars, in either semi-sweet or bittersweet. You can find them right next to the chocolate chips in the baking aisle. They are sold in 4-ounce (113g) bars. I like Ghirardelli brand best.
Corn Syrup:
I don’t recommend skipping this. Without corn syrup, the mixture could crystallize or separate, and it won’t be as syrupy, soft, and glossy. I haven’t tested an alternative like golden syrup, agave nectar, or honey. They should each work as a 1
Adapted from Food Network. I reduced the sugar, heavy cream, and butter, and added cocoa powder for more flavor.