Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe

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Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe

This rich, smooth hot fudge sauce recipe is a family favorite made with just 4 simple ingredients and perfect for topping any dessert.

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Total Time13

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Kristyn Merkley

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!!

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Notes

Recipe Tips.

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.

Make ahead of time. 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.

Store. 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.

Freeze. 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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