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hot fudge sauce in a jar and a spoon is drizzling the sauce back into the jar
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Hot Fudge Sauce

Hot fudge sauce is the quintessential ice cream topping. This recipe is dreamily luxurious and imo, best enjoyed with vanilla ice cream and sprinkles or chopped salted peanuts. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Cool Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: chips, Chocolate, creamy, Dark Chocolate, Heavy Cream, ice cream topping, sauce, sugar, topping
Servings: 8
Calories: 184kcal

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • Put the chocolate chips, heavy cream and sugar in a medium sized saucepan and place over medium heat. 
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking often.
  • Boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  • Add the vanilla, butter and salt and whisk to combine.
  • Transfer the hot fudge to a jar or container with a lid and let cool on the counter for about 30 minutes before topping over ice cream.
  • Store the leftover hot fudge in the fridge.