Classic Hot Fudge Ice Cream Sauce

Nov 1, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Classic Hot Fudge Ice Cream Sauce: classic hot fudge ice cream sauce poured glossy and dripping over scoops of vanilla ice…

Classic Hot Fudge Ice Cream Sauce: a glossy chocolate fudge sauce for ice cream. Makes 2 cups in about 20 minutes.

Prep 12 min

Cook 8 min

Total 20 min

Servings 16

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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6.0 oz (170.0 g)dark chocolate, finely chopped
1.0 cup (220.0 ml)heavy cream
2 ½ tbsp (50.0 g)light corn syrup
2.0 tbsp (30.0 g)unsalted butter
¼ tsp (2.0 g)fine salt
1 ½ tsp (7.0 ml)vanilla extract

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Instructions

Chop chocolate finely into a heatproof bowl; assemble all measured sauce ingredients.
Heat cream and corn syrup in a heavy small saucepan until steaming with tiny bubbles at edges; do not scorch.
Pour hot cream onto chocolate, wait 2 minutes and stir from the center until glossy and smooth.
Blend in butter, salt and all the listed flavor ingredients until fully homogeneous.
Serve warm over frozen desserts. Cool leftover sauce rapidly in a shallow container, cover and refrigerate.
For reuse, warm gently in 15-second microwave bursts or over a low water bath, stirring often.

Tips

Do not boil chocolate hard; gentle heat keeps the ganache emulsion glossy.
Warm only the amount needed for service and refrigerate the rest.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make classic hot fudge ice cream sauce?

Plan on 12 minutes of prep and 8 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 2 cups (16 servings of 2 tablespoons).

How should I store classic hot fudge ice cream sauce?

Refrigerate covered for up to 5 days; reheat gently.

Can I make classic hot fudge ice cream sauce ahead?

Yes. Refrigerate covered for up to 5 days; reheat gently.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1.5 tsp vanilla extract (7 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Classic Hot Fudge Ice Cream Sauce: a glossy chocolate fudge sauce for ice cream. Makes 2 cups in about 20 minutes.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 16 servings this recipe makes.

74 Calories / serving

6.4g Fat

4.0g Carbs

0.3g Protein

2.5g Sugar

Whole recipe (16 servings): ~1184 cal · 102g fat · 64g carbs · 5g protein · 40g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.