10-Minute Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe

4.86 from 7 votes

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

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Dessert, Sweets

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 66kcal

Author: Cyndy Ufkes - The Art of Food and Wine

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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.

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