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Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce

Published: Jul 18, 2012 · Modified: Apr 17, 2022 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links

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Spoon with chocolate sauce drizzling over jar.

Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce comes together in under a half hour with a few staple ingredients from the pantry and refrigerator. You’ll never want to buy hot fudge from the store again, once you make your own.

If you love to make homemade ice cream you will love learning how to make your very own homemade hot fudge sauce! Hot fudge has always been one of those indulgence that I don’t get often enough; maybe once or twice a year. That is until I started making my own. Now I keep a jar on hand or even better whip some hot fudge up if I know we are going to have ice cream sundaes for dessert.

I remember as a kid going out for ice cream once a month, and if I didn’t get a soft serve ice cream cone dipped in rainbow sprinkles or hard chocolate shell. I got a decadent ice cream sundae with vanilla ice cream, thick whipped cream, a maraschino cherry on top , oh and don’t forget the thick and ultra rich hot fudge sauce. That’s what I really wanted–forget all the other components to the sundae–I just wanted the hot fudge!

Table of contents

  • Hot Fudge Ingredients
  • How to Make Hot Fudge
  • FAQs
  • Tips & Tricks
  • Ice Cream Recipes

Hot Fudge Ingredients

  • Heavy Cream
  • Light corn syrup
  • Dark brown sugar
  • Unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • Salt
  • Bittersweet chocolate
  • Unsalted butter
  • Vanilla extract

How to Make Hot Fudge

  • In a large pot, add: heavy cream, corn syrup, brown sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and 3oz of the chocolate. Bring to a boil over medium heat, continuously stirring until chocolate is melted.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook at a low boil, for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and add the butter, vanilla extract, and remaining 3 ounces of chocolate. Stir until smooth–cool sauce and serve.
homemade hot fudge sauce

FAQs

How much hot fudge sauce does this recipe make?

This recipe makes about 2 cups of hot fudge which gives you either 16, 2 tablespoon servings or 8 quarter-cup servings.

Why is my homemade hot fudge sauce grainy?

Hot fudge sauce can become grainy if it is overcooked and the chocolate is burnt or scorched. Make sure you are using bittersweet chocolate and not semi-sweet chocolate chips. Two totally different types of chocolate.

How long does homemade hot fudge last?

Homemade hot fudge sauce typically lasts about 2 weeks. Make sure you store it in an airtight container and keep it refrigerated. Reheat a few spoonfuls at a time (not the whole container at once unless you intend on enjoying it all in one sitting) whenever you need it.

Should hot fudge be refrigerated?

Yes, it’s always best to store the hot fudge in the refrigerator.

Tips & Tricks

Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks whenever I make my own chocolate fudge sauce.

  • Yield – This recipe yields 2 cups.
  • Servings – The calories for this recipe were calculated by the 2 cup yield giving 2 tablespoon servings per person (16 servings) or ¼ cup servings for up to 8 people.
  • Bittersweet Chocolate – I love to use the Ghiradelli bittersweet chocolate. I find it has a very high quality and melts easily.
  • Brown Sugar – You can use light brown sugar if for some reason you don’t have dark brown sugar.
  • Storage – Store sauce in an airtight container for up to 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator.
homemade hot fudge sauce

Ice Cream Recipes

Here are a few of my favorite ice cream recipes that pair well with this homemade hot fudge sauce.

  • Peanut Butter Fudge Ice Cream Cake
  • Key Lime Pie Milkshakes
  • Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream Cake
  • Cake Batter Ice Cream
  • Peanut Butter Ice Cream w/ Chopped Peanut Butter Cups
  • VHomemade French Vanilla Ice Cream

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Spoon with chocolate sauce drizzling over jar.

Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce

Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce comes together in under a half hour with a few staple ingredients from the pantry and refrigerator. You'll never want to buy hot fudge from the store again, once you make your own.
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Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 160kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • Stove Top

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • ⅓ cup packed dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 6 oz bittersweet chocolate not unsweetened, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a large pot, add: heavy cream, corn syrup, brown sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and 3oz of the chocolate. Bring to a boil over medium heat, continuously stirring until chocolate is melted.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook at a low boil, for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and add the butter, vanilla extract, and remaining 3 ounces of chocolate. Stir until smooth–cool sauce and serve.

Notes

  • Yield – This recipe yields 2 cups.
  • Servings – The calories for this recipe were calculated by the 2 cup yield giving 2 tablespoon servings per person (16 servings) or ¼ cup servings for up to 8 people.
  • Bittersweet Chocolate – I love to use the Ghiradelli bittersweet chocolate. I find it has a very high quality and melts easily.
  • Brown Sugar – You can use light brown sugar if for some reason you don’t have dark brown sugar.
  • Storage – Store sauce in an airtight container for up to 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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Katie is a busy mom of 2 children who loves to feed her family delicious meals that don't take hours to cook! She started her blog 10 years ago as a way to help others get cooking in the kitchen.

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  1. Jessica@AKitchenAddiction

    July 19, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    Oh yum! Homemade hot fudge sauce is the best, especially with homemade ice cream!

    Reply
  2. Cathy @ Noble Pig

    July 19, 2012 at 10:18 am

    Oh wow, hot fudge has power over me…look at that…swoon.

    Reply
  3. Cassie

    July 18, 2012 at 11:59 am

    A perfect match for homemade ice cream, this is wonderful!

    Reply
    • Katie

      July 19, 2012 at 6:47 am

      Thanks Cassie! Yes, this sauce completes homemade ice cream in my book!

  4. danielle

    July 18, 2012 at 9:54 am

    This pics are amazing and right now I would like to stick a spoon in there and eat it all.

    Reply
    • Katie

      July 19, 2012 at 6:45 am

      Thanks Danielle. It took everything I had in me to not lick the spoon that was sitting in the jar!

  5. Samantha

    July 18, 2012 at 9:51 am

    You know I love me some sprinkles… I wonder how difficult they would be to make! this hot fudge looks great and sounds so simple to make.

    Reply
    • Katie

      July 19, 2012 at 6:44 am

      ha Samantha–that sounds way too difficult! lol. I’ll leave sprinkles to the manufacturers!

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