Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce

This simple dessert topping is easy to make and oh wow does it hit the spot. You'll never want to buy it from the store again!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 35

Servings: cups

Calories: 87kcal

Author: Michelle

Heat large heavy pot over medium heat. Add butter, sugar, cocoa, evaporated milk, and salt. Stir with a whisk until combined.
1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 12 ounces evaporated milk, 3/4 teaspoon salt
Bring the mixture to a slow boil while whisking every minute or so.
Once it boils, turn down heat to medium low. Boil while whisking for 7 minutes. For a more caramelized taste, boil for up to 12 minutes.
Remove pot from heat and whisk in the vanilla.
1 teaspoon vanilla
Blend sauce for 3 minutes for a silky texture.
Pour caramelized hot fudge sauce into sterilized mason jars and close lids. Let cool to room temperature, then place in fridge.
These store up to two weeks.

The best way to reheat it is to place the container into a bowl of hot liquid and let it gently reheat this way - like warming a baby bottle. If you need to, spoon some sauce into a small bowl and heat it in the microwave, but it only takes a few seconds, and you don't want to burn it.
For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.

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