Classic Hot Fudge Sundae
- Total Time
- 35 minutes
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Ingredients
Yield:4 to 6 servings
- ¾cup heavy cream
- ½cup packed light brown sugar
- ⅓cup light corn syrup or honey
- 3tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa
- ¼teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
- 7ounces finely chopped bittersweet chocolate
- 1teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 tablespoon brandy or rum
- 1cup chilled heavy cream
- 1tablespoon superfine sugar, more to taste
- ½teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2pints your favorite flavor ice cream
- Chopped toasted nuts, such as almonds, peanuts, or pecans (optional)
- Cherries, for garnish (optional)
For the Fudge Sauce
For Assembly
Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
752 calories; 49 grams fat; 30 grams saturated fat; 1 gram trans fat; 14 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 80 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 73 grams sugars; 7 grams protein; 208 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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- Step 1
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the cream, sugar, corn syrup or honey, cocoa, and salt to a simmer, whisking until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Step 2
Stir in the chocolate and let cook until the chocolate melts. Stir in butter and vanilla or liquor. Let cool slightly. Contrary to its name, hot fudge is best served warm, not piping hot.
- Step 3
For assembly, make the whipped cream. Using a whisk or an electric mixer, beat the cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Step 4
Pour a little fudge sauce into the bottoms of sundae dishes or bowls. Top with ice cream, then more hot fudge, then nuts if using. Cover all with whipped cream and a cherry if you like. Serve.
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Cooking Notes
Becky Swaffield
The best hot fudge sauce is in Joy of Cooking. I use a little less sugar than it calls for and only let it boil for 3 minutes. Believe me, once you try this recipe you won't even be looking for another
Seamite
Does this sauce harden when put on the ice cream?
Scott Novice in Florida
My hot fudge sauce was a success. I used bittersweet chocolate and honey, and pretty much followed the recipe. The most time consuming part was chopping the chocolate. I had little chocolate shards all over my countertop. I enjoyed putting the warm fudge over vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert.
joan
no it doesn't harden on contact, but some of it will firm up after a few minutes of contact with ice cream if you haven't managed to eat it quickly. it will get chewy- it's quite delicious, though i've added 2 ounces of unsweetened chocolate to the recipe to make it less sweet....
Meryl Ankori
No - to achieve that you need a coconut oil based fudge sauce
Alexandra
I love this hot fudge recipe. I used dark brown sugar because that’s what I had, but the rest as written. Delicious.
OnOakStreet
I followed the recipe, and the result had delicious flavor - but hardened immediately on contact with ice cream. What can I do to keep the sauce saucy on ice cream ?
Sofia S.
This chocolate fudge was very good for a day. But then I could really taste the honey. I put some into my freezer because it makes so much and I have yet to take it out many months later. This recipe is better than what you can buy from smuckers, but not by much. You’d think that it would be better considering the premium ingredients, but it’s not.
AshleyHart
Heavy cream is usually a little too much dairy for me, so I sub coconut cream and use maple syrup as a sweetener. I do ads the butter at the end and a little extra salt. Absolutely divine! Also once it is refrigerated it makes the most delectable egg free pudding…
Amy
This seems to be a recipe similar to what my grandmother made. Which was more like a hot chocolate caramel than fudge. This has too many incredients for me…butter, bittersweet chocolate, cream, and salt are all I use. The ice cream is sweet enough.
Sarah Campbell
Fudge sauce is great! I used Lyle’s golden syrup because that’s what I had. I could have gone a little less sweet but everyone else pronounced it the best fudge sauce they’ve had! I doubled it for a second batch.
bethg
This is delicious. I added a bit more cocoa powder and heavy cream at the end. Served over coffee ice cream with whipped cream, chopped roasted almonds and a cherry on top. Sublime.
Scott Novice in Florida
My hot fudge sauce was a success. I used bittersweet chocolate and honey, and pretty much followed the recipe. The most time consuming part was chopping the chocolate. I had little chocolate shards all over my countertop. I enjoyed putting the warm fudge over vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert.
S. Talarico
delicious. quick, easy, and delicious.
Becky Swaffield
The best hot fudge sauce is in Joy of Cooking. I use a little less sugar than it calls for and only let it boil for 3 minutes. Believe me, once you try this recipe you won't even be looking for another
Seamite
Does this sauce harden when put on the ice cream?
Meryl Ankori
No - to achieve that you need a coconut oil based fudge sauce
Ferguson
If you want a hard shell this earlier recipe from Melissa worked beautifully:
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013489-chocolate-shell-ice-cream-to...
joan
no it doesn't harden on contact, but some of it will firm up after a few minutes of contact with ice cream if you haven't managed to eat it quickly. it will get chewy- it's quite delicious, though i've added 2 ounces of unsweetened chocolate to the recipe to make it less sweet....
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