Mmm!! Is there anything better than a rich and decadent hot fudge sauce drizzled over ice cream, brownies, or fresh fruit? This delicious 3 ingredient hot fudge sauce adds a touch of sweetness to any treat.
Making your own hot fudge sauce allows you to control the quality of ingredients and customize the sweetness level to suit your taste preferences. Store-bought options often contain preservatives and additives that can be avoided by preparing your own homemade version.
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Ingredients
This recipe uses three simple ingredients. All you need are:
- chocolate chips
- heavy whipping cream
- butter
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
It's very simple and easy to make this recipe. Here are step by step instructions for making your sauce:
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Cook over low heat until melted.
Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly. Serve.
- In a small saucepan, combine the chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate chips are fully melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Remove from heat and let the hot fudge sauce cool slightly before serving.
- Drizzle over your favorite dessert and enjoy!
Substitutions
This recipe is naturally gluten free but you can also make it dairy free and vegan too!
- Dairy free: Substitute dairy free chocolate chips. Use dairy free whipping cream and dairy free butter.
- Vegan: Substitute plant based dairy free chocolate chips and dairy free plant based heavy whipping cream. You can also substitute dairy free plant based butter.
Equipment
You will want a saucepan and spoon for making this recipe.
Storage
Leftover hot fudge sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Simply reheat the sauce in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.
FAQ
While semi-sweet chocolate chips are commonly used in hot fudge sauce recipes for their rich flavor, you can certainly substitute them with milk or dark chocolate if you prefer a sweeter or more fudgy taste.
Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with additional ingredients such as a splash of vanilla extract or a pinch of sea salt.
This particular recipe contains dairy in the form of heavy cream and butter, so it is not vegan-friendly. But you can look under substitutions for dairy free and vegan substitutions.
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3 Ingredient Hot Fudge Sauce
Equipment
- saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Place your chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter into a small saucepan.
- Turn the heat on low and keep stirring this mixture constantly. You want those chocolate chips to melt completely and for the sauce to become smooth and glossy.
- Once everything is melted take the pan off the heat. Let the hot fudge sauce cool down a bit before drizzling over your dessert.
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