Easy Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe - Pitchfork Foodie Farms (2024)

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The few minutes it takes to make your own Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce is so worth it! This Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce is creamy, thick, and so decadent! You’ll never go back to store bought again!

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Does anyone else feel like adding that third child to the family is kind of like adding a straw that breaks the camel’s back?

As soon as my third baby was born he started screaming and didn’t stop for an entire year! I like to exaggerate sometimes I’m not even kidding you when I say that. I wish I was kidding! Ten years ago I would have given about anything to have been kidding!

He was rotten. Completely rotten!

I feel a little bad about it now but there were days when I let him just lay on the floor and scream. I mean there was nothing I could do about it anyway. I would just go to the other room and vacuum, for a long time…the sound of the vacuum was so peaceful!

Sometimes I even looked at him and told him I loved him and that it was a good thing he was so stinking cute or I might have had to give him away! Okay, I was exaggerating when I said that to him! Unfortunately I did say it though. 😥

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I tried getting rid of every job I could think of but some things still had to be done; toilets needed cleaned, floor had to be mopped, and underwear had to be washed. I might have resorted to serving my family cold cereal three times a day.

The other task I couldn’t get rid of was being the secretary for our farm and I was getting behind. We already knew we couldn’t ask our employees to wait until our baby quit crying to get paid.

So we did the only rational thing…hired a girl to come to our home and watch our screaming baby one day a week! SHE. SAVED. MY. LIFE.

I’m not kidding about that either! She was so patient with him, or at least she pretended to be patient, and I did payroll, and showered, and other important stuff I just wasn’t getting done! She even watched the kids while I ran errands in town.

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There is a reason I’m telling you this story on this Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce post!

Everytime my babysitter came over somehow the Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce magically started to disappear! Apparently, she grabbed a HUGE spoonful of Hot Fudge Sauce and ate it straight from the jar! I’m not going to lie I’ve done it before too!

The funny part is that after she got her fix of straight from the fridge, not so hot Hot Fudge Sauce she stuck the jar in the microwave to warm it up.

You see, my Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce sets up after it’s been in the fridge for awhile and gets really thick. So when she took a big spoonful out it left a big hole in the jar of hot fudge sauce.

So she warmed it up just enough to thin out and fill the hole back in!

It cracks me up that she thought she had to hide her little Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce addiction!

I’m here to tell you not all Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce recipes are created equal. They just aren’t! I’m in love with two different recipes, but this one is my favorite!

There are a million Homemade Hot Fudge recipes out there. Some of them have sweetened condensed milk, some have cocoa, some are super dark, some are too sweet, and some just aren’t sweet enough for me.

This Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce uses a combination of milk chocolate chips and semisweet chocolate chips…yes real chocolate in here!

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Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce is incredibly easy to make and uses ingredients I bet you already have, which is a good thing because you might want to make it ASAP!

All you have to do is bring a few ingredients to a boil. Add chocolate chips to a blender. Pour the boiled mixture over the chocolate chips and grab your ice cream! It’s that easy!You guys it’s so smooth and creamy and dreamy! So scoop up some ice cream, add a warm brownie for extra decadence, and drizzle some Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce on top!

Or, grab a spoon and start devouring Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce straight from the jar!

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And if you just had your third child, you are in my prayers! Try to be patient because they do grow out of it and I wouldn’t trade mine for anything in the world now!

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The BEST Homeade Hot Fudge Sauce

4.67 from 3 votes

Author Amy

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 24 Servings

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

This is the best Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce in the world! It’s easy to make, uses simple ingredients, and might make you want to eat it straight from the jar with a spoon!

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 cup chocolate chips I use a combination of semisweet and milk chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla optional
  • dash salt optional

Instructions

  • Bring butter, corn syrup, and evaporated milk to a boil. Remove from the heat and add vanilla and salt if desired.

  • Put chocolate chips in a blender. Pour butter mixture over chocolate chips in the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. It happens fast, about 10 seconds should do it.

  • Pour in a jar. Serve right away. Store leftovers in the fridge. I usually just warm up a little bit each time I want some hot fudge sauce.

  • NOTE: I usually cut this recipe in half

Notes

This recipe makes quite a bit of fudge sauce. It’s easy to cut the recipe in half. That’s usually what I do.

How to Store Hot Fudge Sauce:

  • Refrigerator
  • Airt tight container (a jar works great)

How to reheat hot fudge sauce:

  • Microwave the amount you want to use for about 10-20 seconds until soft and warm.
  • To reheat the whole batch you can microwave until warmed through, or warm over the stovetop.

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg

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FAQs

Easy Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe - Pitchfork Foodie Farms? ›

Unopened store-bought hot fudge topping can last up to one year past the 'best by' date on the packaging if properly stored. Once opened, you should aim to consume it within a month, although it can last up to three months in the refrigerator.

How long does hot fudge keep in the fridge? ›

Unopened store-bought hot fudge topping can last up to one year past the 'best by' date on the packaging if properly stored. Once opened, you should aim to consume it within a month, although it can last up to three months in the refrigerator.

How do you heat hot fudge without a microwave? ›

Rather than microwaving the fudge, try a hot water bath on the stove. Yeah, it's slower, but you also won't burn the bejeezus out of the sugar at the edges. Taste occasionally while stirring until you get that pleasingly warm mouthfeel. Stirring frequently* will help distribute the heat.

Why should you not refrigerate fudge? ›

Fudge is best stored at room temperature for 2 to 3 weeks wrapped up in its original wax paper. NEVER REFRIGERATE your fudge as this will draw out the moisture and leave you with dry, crumbly fudge.

Does homemade hot fudge go bad? ›

To keep fudge fresh, it's important to keep it cool. With proper storage, fudge can last in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks.

Does hot fudge sauce go bad? ›

Typically, homemade hot fudge sauce can be stored in an airtight container and will retain its quality for up to three weeks when refrigerated. The durability of hot fudge sauce is attributed to its ingredient composition, which often includes cocoa powder, sugar, butter (how long does butter last?), and milk or cream.

Does hot fudge go bad if not refrigerated? ›

Unrefrigerated homemade fudge can last for up to two weeks if stored properly. To maximize its shelf life, the fudge should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and heat sources.

How long does homemade hot fudge stay good? ›

Typically, homemade hot fudge sauce can be stored in an airtight container and will retain its quality for up to three weeks when refrigerated. The durability of hot fudge sauce is attributed to its ingredient composition, which often includes cocoa powder, sugar, butter (how long does butter last?), and milk or cream.

Can you put hot fudge in the fridge? ›

Storage: This is just fine kept at room temp for a day, but if you are going to keep it overnight or for an extended period of time, pop it in the fridge and just reheat in the microwave.

Does fudge spoil quickly? ›

Homemade chocolate fudge can last for up to 2 weeks when stored properly. The sugar content and exposure to changes in temperature can affect the shelf life of homemade chocolate fudge. Proper storage techniques include storing fudge at room temperature, refrigerating or freezing it, and using an airtight container.

Does hot fudge topping expire? ›

Mrs Richards Hot Fudge Topping, 16 oz

A: Yes, an expiration date is stamped on the jar's lid.

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