This Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce is SO good that Lo will eat it by the spoonfuls straight from the jar (no joke!)
This sauce is rich, smooth, and perfect for pouring over all your favorite desserts. It’s one of those simple recipes that instantly makes ice cream, brownies, and cakes even better.
We’ve made this sauce so many times, and it’s always a go-to when we want something quick and homemade. It’s so delicious and comes together with just a few ingredients.
We love to serve this hot fudge sauce recipe on Vanilla Ice Cream, Funnel Cakes, and even fruit! It’s irresistible in every sense of the word, and you’ll find yourself trying not to eat it straight from the jar!
If you loved this, try Chocolate Syrup, Caramel Sauce, Homemae Brownies, or Ice Cream Cake. These are all favorites we make again and again!
Why you’ll love it + Why it works:
- Quick and Easy Sauce. This favorite sauce comes together fast with just four ingredients.
- Make Ahead Friendly. Easy to store and reheat when needed.
- Balanced Ingredients. Sugar, milk, and chocolate create a smooth sauce.
- Perfect Consistency. It thickens nicely as it cooks.
Hot Fudge Sauce Ingredients
- Powdered Sugar (2 cups): Sweetens the sauce and helps create a smooth texture.
- Evaporated Milk (12 ounces): Adds creaminess and helps thin the sauce to the perfect consistency.
- Butter (½ cup): Adds richness and gives the sauce a silky finish.
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (¾ cup): Provides deep chocolate flavor and helps thicken the sauce.
How to Make Hot Fudge Sauce
COOK. Combine all sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook 8 minutes, stirring constantly. Enjoy on just about anything!!
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Stir Constantly: Prevents burning and keeps the sauce smooth.
- Let It Cool Slightly: It will thicken as it cools.
- Reheat Gently: Warm on low heat or in the microwave before serving.
- Gifting: Be sure to specify that it needs to be refrigerated, especially when it is stored in a glass jar.
- Adjust Thickness: To thicken, after it has cooled, mix in a little more powdered sugar. Reheat it as you add it in. To thin, heat it up, and add a little more evaporated milk or butter to the sauce.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve with Ice Cream, Homemade Brownies, Funnel Cakes, fruit, and more!
- Heated: This sauce can be served hot or cold. Reheat slowly on the stove or in the microwave so it doesn’t burn. Reheat it as many times as you’d like; it shouldn’t change the texture or taste of the sauce.
Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to boil and cook 8 minutes, stirring constantly. Enjoy on just about anything!!
Notes
- Stir Constantly: Prevents burning and keeps the sauce smooth.
- Use Medium Heat: Helps avoid scorching the chocolate.
- Let It Cool Slightly: It will thicken as it cools.
- Reheat Gently: Warm on low heat or in the microwave before serving.
- Gifting: Be sure to specify that it needs to be refrigerated, especially when it is stored in a glass jar.
- Adjust Thickness: To thicken, after it has cooled, mix in a little more powdered sugar. Reheat it as you add it in. To thin, heat it up, and add a little more evaporated milk or butter to the sauce.
- Heated: This sauce can be served hot or cold. Reheat slowly on the stove or in the microwave so it doesn’t burn. Reheat it as many times as you’d like; it shouldn’t change the texture or taste of the sauce.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Because this sauce stores so well, it can easily be made ahead of time. Store it in an airtight container or jar and place it in the fridge. Rewarm slowly before serving.
Pour the easy hot fudge sauce into a glass jar or airtight container and seal it with a lid in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Use the microwave or stovetop to warm up the sauce. Just be careful that you do not overheat and burn it.
To freeze, pour the sauce into a jar or a freezer-safe container. Let it cool completely. This may take a few hours; you can put it in the fridge to make it cool faster. Then seal the jar or container with a lid and freeze for 6-12 months.
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This recipe was first shared March, 2016.
This is very good I’m putting it on a Hula pie ❣️
Please can you use unsweetened cocoa powder instead of chocolate chips?
Not only do chocolate chips add chocolate flavor, they also contribute sweetness and provide needed fat for the recipe to turn out. You cannot simply use unsweetened cocoa powder without also adding sugar and fat.