Best 20 Hot Fudge Recipes

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our delectable Hot Fudge Sauce, a chocolate lover's dream come true. This rich, velvety sauce is the perfect topping for ice cream, brownies, cakes, and more. With just a few simple ingredients and a touch of patience, you can create a homemade hot fudge sauce that rivals any store-bought version. In this article, we present two irresistible hot fudge sauce recipes—a classic Hot Fudge Sauce and an Outrageous Hot Fudge Sauce with a secret ingredient that takes it to the next level.

Our Classic Hot Fudge Sauce is a timeless recipe that delivers the perfect balance of chocolatey goodness and sweetness. Made with semisweet chocolate, butter, milk, and sugar, this sauce is a staple in any dessert lover's kitchen. The Outrageous Hot Fudge Sauce, on the other hand, adds a touch of espresso powder to the mix, resulting in a rich, complex flavor that will leave you craving more. Both sauces are easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, making them a convenient and delicious treat to have on hand.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOT FUDGE SAUCE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups sugar
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups dark cocoa powder
2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar, cream, cocoa and butter in a small saucepot over medium heat and cook, stirring, until the butter melts and everything is combined, a few minutes.
  • Transfer to a mason jar and store in the refrigerator. It will harden as it cools so when ready to use, simply reheat in a saucepan over medium-low heat.

BEST HOT FUDGE SAUCE



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A friend of my mother-in-law shared this easy recipe with me years and years ago.

Provided by Carla A.

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Yield 22

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 ⅔ cups evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the chocolate chips and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until melted.
  • Gradually mix in the sugar and milk. Increase heat to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, for 8 minutes. Remove from heat, and then stir in vanilla and salt. Serve warm. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 105.3 mg, Sugar 33.3 g

HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE



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This is my husband's favorite recipe. Someone brought this to my Grandpa's funeral in 1968, and I've been making it since. The dark fudge cake over the hot pudding is delicious served with whipped cream or ice cream. This is very rich and will be loved by chocolate lovers!

Provided by Debbie Clift Russ

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 ¾ cups hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, white sugar, 2 tablespoon cocoa powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Stir in milk and butter until smooth.
  • Fold in walnuts until just combined.
  • Spread batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
  • Mix 1/4 cup cocoa and brown sugar in a small bowl; sprinkle mixture on top of the batter.
  • Pour hot water over the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the center of the cake is almost set, about 45 minutes. Brown sugar, cocoa, and hot water will combine to form a chocolate sauce that will settle to the bottom of the cake during baking.
  • Best served warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.3 calories, Carbohydrate 55.9 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 206.2 mg, Sugar 41.5 g

HOT FUDGE SAUCE



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This recipe for a classic hot fudge sauce came to The Times in 2004, from Kay Rentschler. "A well-constructed homemade hot fudge sauce moves forward with dark smoky accents and arrives with plenty of chew," she wrote. Here, bittersweet chocolate and high-fat Dutch process cocoa bring that smokiness, while heavy cream, butter and sugar mellow it out. It's a perfect contrast to the milky sweetness of a sundae loaded with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.

Provided by Kay Rentschler

Categories     condiments, ice creams and sorbets, dessert

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate in small pieces
1 1/4 cups sifted high-fat Dutch-process cocoa like Valrhona, Pernigotti or Droste (sift, then measure)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, combine cream, butter, sugars and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Simmer 45 seconds. Add chocolate, and whisk to dissolve. Remove from heat, add cocoa, and whisk until no lumps remain.
  • Return pan to low heat, and simmer sauce until glossy, whisking constantly, 20 seconds. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla. Serve warm. To reheat sauce, warm in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Do not boil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 571, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 26 grams, Sodium 137 milligrams, Sugar 44 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SUE'S HOT FUDGE SAUCE



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Decadent thick and delicious hot fudge sauce. Simple to make and so much better than store-bought!

Provided by Lisa Kreft

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 11m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups white sugar
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine butter, cocoa, sugar and evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and boil for 7 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Carefully pour hot mixture into a blender and blend for 2 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 107.2 mg, Sugar 39.9 g

HOT FUDGE CAKE



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Here's a wonderful way to top off a great meal-a rich chocolaty cake that's not overly sweet. Mom served it with a scoop of ice cream or cream poured over. I'd always have room for a serving of Hot Fudge Cake. -Vera Reid, Laramie, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons baking cocoa, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup packed brown sugar
1-3/4 cups hot water
Ice cream or whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk, oil and vanilla until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened., Transfer to an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and remaining cocoa; sprinkle over batter. Pour hot water over all; do not stir. , Bake 35-40 minutes. Serve warm. If desired, top with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HOT FUDGE SAUCE



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"The big chocolate flavor of this heavenly sauce over ice cream and a brownie is sure to satisfy the craving of any sweet tooth," says field editor Priscilla Weaver of Hagerstown, Maryland.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine the milk, chocolate and butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HOT FUDGE ICE CREAM TOPPING



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Hot fudge sundaes are an elegant but easy dessert. This rich, dark chocolate sauce drapes beautifully and is delicious on peppermint ice cream, coffee ice cream, butter pecan and lots of other flavors!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cocoa. Stir in the milk; add butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers., To reheat: Place sauce in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HOT FUDGE SUNDAE CAKE



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A warm, delicious way to enjoy a hot fudge sundae! Go ahead and add ice cream for a homemade parlor treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts, if desired
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 3/4 cups very hot water
Ice cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, the baking powder and salt in ungreased square pan, 9x9x2 inches. Mix in milk, oil and vanilla with fork until smooth. Stir in nuts. Spread in pan.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa over batter. Pour water over batter.
  • Bake about 40 minutes or until top is dry.
  • Spoon warm cake into dessert dishes. Top with ice cream. Spoon sauce from pan onto each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg

HOT FUDGE SUNDAES



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Charlene likes to top off meals with a time-tested treat. "After Sunday dinners, my grandmother served her special Hot Fudge Sundaes," remembers Charlene. "The thick fudgy sauce comes together in no time and is terrific over ice cream. My whole family looks forward to this delicious dessert."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups, 16 servings, 2 tablespoons per serving.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/3 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup miniature marshmallows
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream
Nuts and maraschino cherries, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cocoa; stir in milk. Add butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Add marshmallows; cook until melted. Remove from the heat stir in vanilla. Serve with ice cream. Top with nuts and cherries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SLOW-COOKER HOT FUDGE CAKE



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A cake baked in a slow cooker may seem unusual, but after-dinner smiles prove how tasty it is. Sometimes, for a change of pace, I substitute butterscotch chips for chocolate. -Marleen Adkins, Placentia, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 4h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-3/4 cups packed brown sugar, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons baking cocoa, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1-3/4 cups boiling water
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine 1 cup brown sugar, flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt. Combine the milk, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until combined., Spread into a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. In another bowl, combine the remaining brown sugar and cocoa; stir in boiling water. Pour over batter (do not stir)., Cover and cook on high for 4 to 4-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center of cake comes out clean. Serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (66g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE



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Mother would make this rich, fudgy dessert more than any other because it was my father's favorite. My husband, two children and I also love to eat the cake warm with ice cream. I work at our local post office and like helping at our kids' school.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/4 cups hot water
Ice cream or whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa, baking powder and salt. Blend in milk, oil and vanilla. Stir in nuts. Pour into a greased square baking pan. Combine brown sugar and remaining cocoa; sprinkle evenly over batter. Pour hot water over top. Do not stir. , Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool 10 minutes. Cut into squares and invert onto plates. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream. If cake is not served immediately, pieces can also be warmed in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY ICE CREAM PIE WITH HOT FUDGE SAUCE



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Categories     Chocolate     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Cherry     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Sauce
1 cup whipping cream
12 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
Crust and filling
30 chocolate wafer cookies (about 7 ounces), broken into pieces
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3/4 pound fresh Bing cherries, pitted, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon brandy (optional)
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1 quart purchased vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
1/2 cup (about 3 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • For sauce:
  • Bring whipping cream to simmer in heavy medium saucepan; remove from heat. Add chopped chocolate; whisk until smooth.
  • For crust and filling:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grind cookies in processor until coarse crumbs form. Add butter and blend until crumbs cling together and are evenly moistened. Press crumb mixture over bottom and up sides of 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Bake crust until slightly puffed and darker, about 10 minutes. Cool crust on rack. Combine cherries, sugar and brandy, if desired, in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until thick syrup forms, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in almond extract. Cool to room temperature.
  • Place ice cream in large bowl. Fold in cherry mixture and chocolate chips. Pack ice cream mixture into prepared crust. Cover pie and freeze. (Sauce and pie can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate sauce. Keep pie frozen.)
  • Rewarm sauce over low heat. Cut pie into wedges; serve with sauce.

HOT FUDGE ICE CREAM BAR DESSERT



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This is an incredibly easy rich and satisfying ice cream dessert made with ice cream sandwiches and fudge sauce. This keeps in the freezer very well and can be eaten straight from the freezer.

Provided by JONAR

Categories     Desserts     Frozen Dessert Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) can chocolate syrup
¾ cup peanut butter
19 ice cream sandwiches
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Pour the chocolate syrup into a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave until hot, about 2 minutes on high, stopping every 30 seconds. Do not allow to boil. Stir peanut butter into hot chocolate until smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish with a layer of ice cream sandwiches. Spread half the whipped topping over the sandwiches. Spoon half the chocolate mixture over that. Top with half the peanuts. Repeat layers. Freeze until firm, at least 1 hour. Cut into squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575.3 calories, Carbohydrate 70.7 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 257.4 mg, Sugar 47.1 g

HOT FUDGE SAUCE



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This thick, glossy sauce makes chocolate syrup taste ho-hum. It's wonderful on the Frozen Chocolate Caramel Parfaits or poured over any flavor of ice cream to create a luscious hot fudge sundae.

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Milk/Cream     Chocolate     Brunch     Dessert     Super Bowl     Quick & Easy     Vanilla     Winter     Birthday     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), finely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Bring cream, corn syrup, sugar, cocoa, salt, and half of chocolate to a boil in a 1 to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until chocolate is melted. Reduce heat and cook at a low boil, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes, then remove from heat. Add butter, vanilla, and remaining chocolate and stir until smooth. Cool sauce to warm before serving.

HOT FUDGE SUNDAES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped (you can use morsel if you don't want to chop chocolate)
1/2 cup very strong black coffee
3 tablespoons salted butter, cut into pieces
4 tablespoons (three turns around the pan) heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pint chocolate ice cream
Suggested garnishes: chopped peanuts, whipped cream, maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan over medium low heat melt the chocolate and the coffee; once melted remove pan from heat and stir in the butter, cream, and cinnamon.
  • Scoop ice cream into serving dishes top with sauce and toppings of you choice

HOT FUDGE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
Pinch of kosher salt
8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate (or a combination), chopped
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine the heavy cream, butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking. Add the chocolate and cocoa powder, reduce the heat to low and cook, whisking, until the chocolate is melted and the sauce is smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in the vanilla. Let cool 10 minutes before serving. To store, let cool completely, then cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks; reheat before serving.

OLD-FASHIONED HOT FUDGE SAUCE



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This is a very classic hot fudge for all your chocolate whims. Of course it is perfect for ice cream, but consider using it as a sauce over cheese cake ...yum.

Provided by Cathy

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
½ cup butter
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups white sugar
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Fill the lower pot of a double boiler half way and bring to a boil. Melt chocolate, butter, and salt together in upper pot. Add the sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring after each addition.
  • Gradually add the evaporated milk, a little at a time and continue stirring until well mixed. Serve hot over ice cream. Extra sauce maybe stored in refrigerator and reheated in microwave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 14.7 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 93.5 mg, Sugar 26.6 g

CREAM PUFFS WITH ICE CREAM AND HOT FUDGE SAUCE



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The name for these cream puffs, profiteroles, is old French for "small gifts"; serving them today still makes everyone feel special.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for baking sheets
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 egg yolk beaten with 1 teaspoon water, for egg wash
2 to 3 pints vanilla ice cream, for serving
Hot Fudge Sauce for Cream Puffs with Ice Cream

Steps:

  • Make the dough: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. with racks in upper and lower thirds. Butter two large rimmed baking sheets.
  • Combine butter, 1 cup water, and salt in a 2-quart heavy saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until butter melts. Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add flour; cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball, 30 seconds to 1 minute (see Cook's Note). Remove from heat; cool 1 minute.
  • With an electric handheld mixer, beat in eggs, a little bit at a time, until completely incorporated (dough should look shiny and be soft enough to slowly fall off a spoon).
  • Bake the puffs: Drop heaping tablespoons of batter onto baking sheets (you should have 24 to 28), about 2 inches apart. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush puffs with egg wash (do not let it drip on sheets).
  • Bake, rotating sheets between racks halfway through, until puffed and brown, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven; turn oven off.
  • With a toothpick, poke a hole in each puff. Return to oven (still off) for 10 minutes (this helps puffs dry out).
  • Fill the puffs: When cool, halve each puff horizontally with a serrated knife.
  • Working in batches (to prevent ice cream from melting), place a small scoop of ice cream (2 to 3 tablespoons) in each bottom half. Replace tops; press gently. Arrange on one rimmed baking sheet; freeze until firm. Cover with plastic wrap; freeze up to 2 days.
  • Arrange 3 filled puffs in each of eight shallow bowls; drizzle with warm Hot Fudge Sauce. Serve immediately.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS WITH HOT FUDGE SAUCE



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Categories     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Peanut     Chill     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 generous servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

For chocolate layer
Vegetable oil for greasing pan
7 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), chopped
1 stick (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup salted dry-roasted peanuts (4 oz)
For peanut butter layer
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (not "natural")
3/4 cup confectioners sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chilled heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
For hot fudge sauce
1/3 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dutch-process unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), chopped
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Make chocolate layer:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with foil, allowing 2 inches of foil to hang over 2 opposite ends of pan, and lightly brush foil (except overhang) with oil.
  • Melt chocolate with butter, sugar, and salt in a double boiler or a large metal bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, whisking occasionally, until smooth. Remove top of double boiler or bowl from heat and whisk in eggs and vanilla, then stir in peanuts.
  • Pour batter into baking pan and bake until set and edges are slightly puffed, about 15 minutes. Transfer cake in pan to a rack to cool completely.
  • Make peanut butter layer:
  • Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, confectioners sugar, and salt in a bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until combined well, about 4 minutes.
  • Beat cream with vanilla in a bowl with cleaned beaters at medium-high speed until it just holds stiff peaks, then gently fold into peanut butter mixture until just combined.
  • Spread mixture evenly on top of chocolate layer and freeze, pan covered with foil, until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Make hot fudge sauce:
  • Bring cream, syrup, sugar, cocoa, salt, and chocolate to a boil in a 1-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until chocolate is melted. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 3 minutes, then remove from heat. Stir in vanilla until incorporated. Cool sauce to warm.
  • To serve:
  • Carefully lift cake from pan by grasping overhang. Trim 1/4 inch from edges of cake and discard, then cut into 8 bars. Peel off foil and serve bars with sauce.

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent scorching.
  • Stir the mixture constantly to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
  • If the mixture becomes too thick, add a little more milk or cream.
  • If the mixture becomes too thin, simmer for a few minutes longer.
  • Taste the fudge as you go and adjust the sweetness to your liking.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate or cocoa powder.
  • For a creamier fudge, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • For a nuttier flavor, add chopped nuts to the fudge.
  • For a more intense chocolate flavor, add a tablespoon of espresso powder to the fudge.
  • Store the fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Hot fudge is a delicious and versatile dessert topping that can be used on ice cream, cakes, brownies, and more. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious hot fudge that will be enjoyed by all.

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