Best Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe
A rich, quick hot fudge sauce made with sweetened condensed milk and cocoa for an indulgent topping.
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4-1/2 cup milk to thin to desired consistency
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Sift the cocoa powder into a bowl or directly into a small saucepan to remove any clumps.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk, butter, and a pinch of salt to the sifted cocoa.
- Stovetop method: place the saucepan over medium-low heat and stir constantly until the butter is melted and the mixture is very smooth and thick.
- Microwave method: place the mixture in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 1 minute; stir, then continue in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract, then thin the sauce by stirring in 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk until you reach the desired consistency.
- Serve warm as a topping for desserts or allow to cool slightly before storing.
Equipment
- small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
- whisk or spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sifter
Notes
- Use 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk as listed.
- Sift cocoa to avoid lumps.
- Add milk gradually to control thickness.
- Stir constantly on the stovetop to prevent burning.
- Microwave in short intervals to avoid overheating.