Description

This rich and velvety hot fudge sauce is the perfect topping for ice cream, brownies, or any dessert that needs a chocolatey boost. It’s made with simple ingredients and comes together in minutes on the stovetop. Thick, smooth, and deeply chocolatey — once you try it homemade, you’ll never go back to store-bought.

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, butter, brown sugar, and cocoa powder.
Stir constantly until the butter is melted and the mixture begins to bubble, about 3–5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low, add the chocolate chips, and stir until completely melted and smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
Let cool slightly before serving. The sauce will thicken as it cools.

Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently before serving.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, simmer a bit longer before removing from heat.
You can use dark chocolate chips for a deeper chocolate flavor.
Great as a gift! Pour into jars and tie with a ribbon.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Calories: 170
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 25mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 25mg