Easy Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe - Pitchfork Foodie Farms (2024)

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The few minutes it takes to make your own Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce is so worth it! This Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce is creamy, thick, and so decadent! You’ll never go back to store bought again!

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Does anyone else feel like adding that third child to the family is kind of like adding a straw that breaks the camel’s back?

As soon as my third baby was born he started screaming and didn’t stop for an entire year! I like to exaggerate sometimes I’m not even kidding you when I say that. I wish I was kidding! Ten years ago I would have given about anything to have been kidding!

He was rotten. Completely rotten!

I feel a little bad about it now but there were days when I let him just lay on the floor and scream. I mean there was nothing I could do about it anyway. I would just go to the other room and vacuum, for a long time…the sound of the vacuum was so peaceful!

Sometimes I even looked at him and told him I loved him and that it was a good thing he was so stinking cute or I might have had to give him away! Okay, I was exaggerating when I said that to him! Unfortunately I did say it though. 😥

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I tried getting rid of every job I could think of but some things still had to be done; toilets needed cleaned, floor had to be mopped, and underwear had to be washed. I might have resorted to serving my family cold cereal three times a day.

The other task I couldn’t get rid of was being the secretary for our farm and I was getting behind. We already knew we couldn’t ask our employees to wait until our baby quit crying to get paid.

So we did the only rational thing…hired a girl to come to our home and watch our screaming baby one day a week! SHE. SAVED. MY. LIFE.

I’m not kidding about that either! She was so patient with him, or at least she pretended to be patient, and I did payroll, and showered, and other important stuff I just wasn’t getting done! She even watched the kids while I ran errands in town.

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There is a reason I’m telling you this story on this Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce post!

Everytime my babysitter came over somehow the Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce magically started to disappear! Apparently, she grabbed a HUGE spoonful of Hot Fudge Sauce and ate it straight from the jar! I’m not going to lie I’ve done it before too!

The funny part is that after she got her fix of straight from the fridge, not so hot Hot Fudge Sauce she stuck the jar in the microwave to warm it up.

You see, my Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce sets up after it’s been in the fridge for awhile and gets really thick. So when she took a big spoonful out it left a big hole in the jar of hot fudge sauce.

So she warmed it up just enough to thin out and fill the hole back in!

It cracks me up that she thought she had to hide her little Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce addiction!

I’m here to tell you not all Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce recipes are created equal. They just aren’t! I’m in love with two different recipes, but this one is my favorite!

There are a million Homemade Hot Fudge recipes out there. Some of them have sweetened condensed milk, some have cocoa, some are super dark, some are too sweet, and some just aren’t sweet enough for me.

This Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce uses a combination of milk chocolate chips and semisweet chocolate chips…yes real chocolate in here!

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Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce is incredibly easy to make and uses ingredients I bet you already have, which is a good thing because you might want to make it ASAP!

All you have to do is bring a few ingredients to a boil. Add chocolate chips to a blender. Pour the boiled mixture over the chocolate chips and grab your ice cream! It’s that easy!You guys it’s so smooth and creamy and dreamy! So scoop up some ice cream, add a warm brownie for extra decadence, and drizzle some Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce on top!

Or, grab a spoon and start devouring Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce straight from the jar!

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And if you just had your third child, you are in my prayers! Try to be patient because they do grow out of it and I wouldn’t trade mine for anything in the world now!

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The BEST Homeade Hot Fudge Sauce

4.67 from 3 votes

Author Amy

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 24 Servings

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

This is the best Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce in the world! It’s easy to make, uses simple ingredients, and might make you want to eat it straight from the jar with a spoon!

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 cup chocolate chips I use a combination of semisweet and milk chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla optional
  • dash salt optional

Instructions

  • Bring butter, corn syrup, and evaporated milk to a boil. Remove from the heat and add vanilla and salt if desired.

  • Put chocolate chips in a blender. Pour butter mixture over chocolate chips in the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. It happens fast, about 10 seconds should do it.

  • Pour in a jar. Serve right away. Store leftovers in the fridge. I usually just warm up a little bit each time I want some hot fudge sauce.

  • NOTE: I usually cut this recipe in half

Notes

This recipe makes quite a bit of fudge sauce. It’s easy to cut the recipe in half. That’s usually what I do.

How to Store Hot Fudge Sauce:

  • Refrigerator
  • Airt tight container (a jar works great)

How to reheat hot fudge sauce:

  • Microwave the amount you want to use for about 10-20 seconds until soft and warm.
  • To reheat the whole batch you can microwave until warmed through, or warm over the stovetop.

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg

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FAQs

Why is my hot fudge sauce gritty? ›

Grainy Fudge

If the melting sugar splashes onto the sides of the pan, it turns back into crystals and causes the fudge to seize up. To avoid this issue, swirl the pan instead of stirring it with a spoon. You can use a wet pastry brush to wipe down any sugar that sticks to the sides of the pot.

Is there a difference between hot fudge and chocolate syrup? ›

Ingredients: Hot fudge sauce is typically made with chocolate, sugar, butter, and cream or milk, while chocolate syrup is made with cocoa powder, sugar, and water or milk. Consistency: Hot fudge sauce has a thicker and creamier consistency than chocolate syrup, which tends to be thinner and more liquidy.

How do you thicken hot fudge sauce? ›

For a thicker chocolate sauce, truer to the consistency of hot fudge, use heavy cream, whole milk, or half and half in place of water.

What is the secret to good fudge? ›

Tips for Making Fudge
  • Monitor the Temperature with a Candy Thermometer. If you end up with soft fudge that turns into a puddle in your hands or hard fudge that is a bit reminiscent of a crunchy candy, improper temperature is likely to blame. ...
  • Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer. ...
  • Beat Thoroughly.
Mar 8, 2023

What is the secret to non grainy fudge? ›

Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.

Why is hot fudge so good? ›

In fact, hot fudge sauce is just a fudge that never sets! Cream or milk, sugar, and butter are slowly boiled down until slightly thickened and light caramel-colored. This boiling-down process not only gives the sauce it's great gooey texture, but also contributes that special “fudgey” taste to the chocolate.

How long does homemade hot fudge last in the refrigerator? ›

How Long Does Fudge Last in the Fridge? To keep fudge fresh, it's important to keep it cool. With proper storage, fudge can last in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks.

How long does homemade hot fudge last? ›

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks. Enjoy on top of ice cream, in a chocolate or Oreo milkshake, in a dessert crepe, fondue, or with a spoon!

How much cornstarch to thicken fudge? ›

If you do not want your fudge to be overly sweet, you can combine 1 tbsp corn starch with 1 tbsp water and slowly mix into your fudge mixture. This should allow your fudge to thicken, because cornstarch is a thickeneing agent in desserts.

Why is my fudge mixture not thickening? ›

If you didn't reach the correct temperature during the cooking process, it might not set properly. Use a candy thermometer to ensure that you reach the recommended temperature. Overcooking or Undercooking:Solution: Cooking the fudge for too long or too short a time can affect its texture.

How do you make hot sauce more viscous? ›

As the acid cooks down, the moisture will evaporate out, and as a result, the consistency will change. The longer you simmer your hot sauce, the thicker and more concentrated it'll become. Just stir as you go, and monitor the sauce until the consistency and heat level is to your liking.

How do you fix grainy hot fudge? ›

Stir in a bit of water or cream — the amount you need will vary based on how big a batch you're making, but a half cup of liquid should be a good starting point. Stir gently as the mixture reheats, making sure that you don't burn the fudge.

How do you fix grainy hot chocolate? ›

I've tried a couple of different techniques:
  1. Whisk in the cocoa powder with the milk before heating.
  2. Lower the heat and add the cocoa powder bit by bit.
  3. Create a cocoa powder slurry with a 1:1 ratio of water to cocoa powder by volume, smoothing out any graininess with my (clean) finger and drizzling that in slowly.
Dec 11, 2022

How do you get rid of grainy texture in sauce? ›

All you have to do is cool the broken sauce, add a tablespoon of lemon juice (or white wine, if you don't mind the flavor), and whisk vigorously.

What to do if sauce is too grainy? ›

Add a little liquid––if you're just beginning to notice signs of breaking––droplets of fat forming around the edges of the pot or pan––don't add any more fat, but revert back to adding just a teaspoon or two of your 'base' liquid (water, broth, vinegar, etc), and keep judiciously stirring or whisking until the sauce ...

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