Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce
A rich and creamy homemade hot fudge sauce, perfect for topping ice cream and desserts.
Equipment
- Saucepan For heating ingredients.
- Jar To store the sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounce)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (170g)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the chocolate chips are completely melted.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter and vanilla extract. Keep stirring until the butter is fully melted and incorporated.
- Transfer the hot fudge sauce into a jar. It's ready to use while still warm.
- Any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. To reheat, place the jar in the microwave and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the sauce is melted and smooth.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of salt to enhance the sweetness of the hot fudge sauce.