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Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe

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This homemade hot fudge sauce is rich, glossy, and incredibly easy to make. With deep chocolate flavor and a velvety smooth texture, it’s perfect for drizzling over ice cream, brownies, or any dessert that needs a luxurious chocolate upgrade.

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, for extra richness)

Instructions

  1. Combine the dry ingredients. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until well combined and no lumps remain. This ensures your sauce will be perfectly smooth.
  2. Add the corn syrup. Pour the corn syrup into the saucepan with the dry ingredients. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and the cocoa powder is fully incorporated. The mixture will be quite thick at this stage.
  3. Add the cream. Pour in the heavy cream and whisk until everything is well combined. The mixture will start to loosen up and become more liquid.
  4. Heat the mixture. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously with a whisk to prevent scorching on the bottom. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, whisking frequently. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Simmer and thicken. Once the mixture reaches a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. The sauce will thicken slightly and develop a beautiful glossy appearance. Don’t over-boil or the sauce may become too thick.
  6. Remove from heat and add butter. Take the saucepan off the heat and immediately add the butter, stirring until it’s completely melted and incorporated into the sauce. The butter adds richness and gives the sauce its signature silky texture.
  7. Stir in vanilla. Add the vanilla extract and stir well to combine. If you’re using chocolate chips, add them now and stir until they’re completely melted and the sauce is ultra-smooth.
  8. Cool slightly and serve. Let the hot fudge sauce cool for 2-3 minutes before serving. It should be warm but not scalding hot. Pour generously over your favorite ice cream and watch it create that beautiful glossy coating.

Notes

  • The sauce will thicken as it cools. If it becomes too thick when stored, simply reheat gently with a splash of cream to restore the perfect consistency.
  • For a deeper chocolate flavor, use Dutch-process cocoa powder.
  • Don’t skip the corn syrup – it’s what gives the sauce its glossy appearance and prevents sugar crystallization.
  • The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
  • To reheat, warm gently in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring between each, or reheat in a saucepan over low heat with a splash of cream.

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