Description
This homemade fudge sauce recipe is an effortless indulgence, perfect for transforming everyday desserts into memorable treats, even on a hectic weeknight. It’s simple to make, delivering a rich, glossy chocolate sauce with a warm, sweet aroma.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup (60 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, Dutch-processed or natural
- 0.25 teaspoon (1 g) fine sea salt
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) whole milk (or heavy cream for decadence, or evaporated milk)
- 0.25 cup (55 g) unsalted butter (or margarine)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract (or pure vanilla bean paste)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and fine sea salt until thoroughly combined, breaking up any visible lumps.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Gradually whisk in the whole milk until the mixture is smooth, then add the cubed unsalted butter. Stir until the butter cubes are largely submerged in the liquid.
- Heat And Whisk: Place the saucepan over medium heat. Continue to whisk constantly until the butter is completely melted and the mixture just begins to come to a gentle simmer, showing small bubbles around the edges (approx. 5-7 minutes).
- Simmer And Thicken: Reduce the heat to low. Continue to simmer, whisking frequently, for 5-7 minutes until the sauce visibly thickens and coats the back of a spoon, gaining a lovely sheen. If it looks too thin, continue stirring gently for 2-3 more minutes over low heat; do not boil vigorously.
- Finish With Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the pure vanilla extract until fully incorporated and the sauce is uniformly smooth and glossy (less than 30 seconds).
- Cool Before Serving: Let the fudge sauce cool for 10-15 minutes before serving for the best consistency, as it will thicken more as it cools to a perfect spoonable texture.
Notes
For a super smooth sauce, sift cocoa powder before mixing to prevent lumps. For an extra rich hot fudge sauce, use heavy cream instead of milk. If the sauce is too thin, continue simmering gently over low heat, whisking constantly. If it becomes too thick or grainy, add a tablespoon of milk or water, whisk in, and gently reheat. To prevent burning, always whisk constantly and keep heat at medium-low.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- Calories: 135 calories
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 11 mg
Keywords: fudge sauce, chocolate sauce, easy dessert, homemade, sweet treat, stovetop, quick recipe, chocolate indulgence