10-Minute Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe
Thick, creamy, and easy Hot Fudge Sauce made with just a few ingredients in 10 minutes. Perfect to top ice cream and brownies, or stir into your milk.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, Sweets
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 66kcal
- ½ cup sugar
- 2½ Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 5 tsp cornstarch
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ½ cup water
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Stovetop Directions:
In a medium saucepan whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and sea salt until no lumps remain.
Add water and whisk until combined.
Bring mixture to a low boil over medium heat stirring constantly for about 1 minute, until the sauce starts to thicken.
Remove from heat and add vanilla extract and butter. Whisk until smooth and butter is completely melted.
Pour sauce into a heat-proof jar and let cool. If not using right away, let cool completely and store tightly sealed in refrigerator for up to 1 month.
To reheat, place the amount needed in the microwave for about 20 seconds.
Microwave Directions:
In a large microwave-safe bowl, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in water and whisk until smooth.
Microwave for 1 minute, stir, and microwave 1 more minute.
Add the butter pieces. Cook for an additional 45-seconds.
Remove from microwave and stir until butter is melted and blended. Stir in vanilla extract.
Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg