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Desserts » Homemade Hot Fudge

Homemade Hot Fudge

Published: Apr 9, 2020 · Modified: Apr 28, 2021 by Kate Shungu · This post may contain affiliate links

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ice cream sundae with hot fudge and sprinkles in a small glass dish
ice cream sundae with hot fudge and sprinkles in a small glass dish
hand pouring hot fudge on top of a glass dish of ice cream
hand pouring hot fudge on top of a glass dish of ice cream

You just need two ingredients and 10 minutes to make this decadent chocolate sauce. It’s perfect for serving on top of ice cream! 

Hand pouring hot fudge onto an ice cream sundae

Ice cream is delicious, but a hot fudge sundae? Even more delicious! The warm/cold combination of hot fudge with ice cream is irresistible.

Add sprinkles and other toppings, and you have yourself a sundae.

This recipe for Homemade Hot Fudge takes just 10 minutes, and the end result will have you making sundaes on repeat all year long. It’s also a great topping for Brownie Pie!

Hot fudge sundae with sprinkles

Ingredients for hot fudge

chocolate chips and heavy cream in a glass cup on a white background

  • You’ll need heavy cream (also called heavy whipping cream or just whipping cream).
  • You’ll also need chocolate chips. I used semi-sweet, but you could use dark chocolate chips, bittersweet chips, or even white chocolate chips.

Step-by-step instructions

First, warm the cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Take it off the heat as soon as you see bubbles start to come up around the edges of the pan. Any further and the cream will begin to get a film on the top and overheat. We don’t want that.

Pour the cream over the chocolate chips. Let sit for 3 minutes.

Heavy cream and chocolate chips in a mixing bowl

Whisk the mixture together, and your hot fudge is done!

a whisk sitting in a bowl of freshly made hot fudge

Sundae bar toppings

This is the fun part. Now it’s time to make a hot fudge sundae! Use whatever you have in your pantry, such as:

  • Sprinkles
  • Chocolate chips
  • White chocolate chips
  • Kettle corn
  • Crushed potato chips
  • Chopped candy bars
  • Chopped nuts
  • Coconut
  • Marshmallows
  • Crushed/chopped cookies (like Oreos or Thin Mints!)
  • Maraschino cherries
  • Fresh fruit
  • Freeze dried fruit

My favorite topping is Honey Roasted Sliced Almonds from Trader Joe’s. They’re a little sweet, a little salty, and they add the perfect crunch to a hot fudge sundae.

FAQs

Can I use a different kind of chocolate chip for this?
Yep! You could try dark chocolate chips, bittersweet chocolate chips, or white chocolate chips. Mini chocolate chips would work fine, too.

The fudge isn’t runny enough. What can I do?
The sauce will harden slightly as it sits. To make it runnier, heat it in the microwave in 15 second intervals, stirring in between.

What do I do with the leftovers?
Place any leftover hot fudge in a tightly sealed jar, and place in the refrigerator. It will keep there for up to 2 months. To serve, place a few spoonfuls in another microwave-safe dish, and microwave in 15 second intervals, stirring in between, until warm and runny.

Sundae with sprinkles and nuts

This recipe is perfect for an ice cream sundae party. Set out a variety of ice creams, toppings (see above for ideas), dishes, and spoons, and watch your guests dig in!

Need more ice cream inspiration? Check out this Mississippi Mud Pie. It’s a summer staple for our family!

Hot fudge sundaes with sprinkles

Homemade Hot Fudge

Kate Shungu
Use your favorite chocolate chips here—semisweet, dark, bittersweet, white. They're all delicious!
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 7 mins
Cook Time 3 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 98 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ⅔ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Place heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat just until the cream starts to bubble slightly at the edges of the pan. Remove from the heat.
  • Place the chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl. Pour the warm cream over the top. Let sit for 3 minutes, then whisk together. 

Notes

The hot fudge will harden as it sits. To make it runny again, microwave it in 15 second intervals, stirring in between.
This will keep in the refrigerator (in a jar with a lid) for up to 2 months.
To change things up, make this recipe with dark chocolate chips or bittersweet chocolate chips instead. White chocolate chips would be delicious, too!

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 14mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7g
Keyword hot fudge sauce
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  1. Sandra Quezada says

    July 02, 2020 at 12:40 pm

    5 stars
    This looks delicious!

    Reply
  2. Fredrick says

    June 22, 2020 at 6:34 pm

    5 stars
    Simple and easy to follow. I love this recipe.

    Reply

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