White-Dark Chocolate Vanilla Hot Fudge Sauce: a thick, glossy hot fudge sauce. Makes 2 cups in about 21 minutes.
White-Dark Chocolate Vanilla Hot Fudge Sauce
Ingredients
Scales easily; larger batches take a few extra minutes to come together.
- 6.0 oz (165.0 g)dark chocolate (60–70% cacao), finely chopped
- 5.0 tbsp (25.0 g)unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- ¾ cup (190.0 ml)pasteurized heavy cream
- ¼ cup (65.0 ml)light corn syrup
- ⅓ cup (65.0 g)light brown sugar
- 2.0 tbsp (30.0 g)unsalted butter
- 3 ½ oz (95.0 g)white chocolate, chopped
- 1.0 pinch (0.5 g)fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Chop and weigh chocolate; measure cocoa, cream, syrup, sugar, butter and the flavor ingredient separately.
- Heat cream, corn syrup and brown sugar in a heavy saucepan on medium-low, stirring until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture reaches a gentle simmer.
- Whisk in cocoa until no lumps remain; remove from direct heat, add the chocolate, and stir steadily until fully melted, glossy and uniform.
- Add white chocolate, chopped and the butter; stir to emulsify. If a nut spread, fruit puree or thick paste is used, whisk or briefly immersion-blend until smooth.
- Rest 5 minutes to thicken slightly, taste the balanced warm sauce, and spoon over ice cream or cake.
- Cool any unused sauce promptly in a shallow covered container, then refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C; gently rewarm only the amount required for service.
Tips
- Do not boil aggressively after adding chocolate; excessive heat may split chocolate emulsions.
- Warm in small portions over low heat, stirring; do not repeatedly cycle the full batch between hot and cold.
- Fruit puree flavors have higher water activity and keep them refrigerated and use them sooner.
- Keep dairy sauce refrigerated; 2-hour/1-hour food-safety rule. Do not treat this custom sauce as a validated shelf-stable canned product.
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make white-dark chocolate vanilla hot fudge sauce?
Plan on 12 minutes of prep and 9 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 2 cups (16 servings of 2 tablespoons).
How should I store white-dark chocolate vanilla hot fudge sauce?
Refrigerate at ≤40°F / 4°C; use within 3 days; not for canning.
Can I make white-dark chocolate vanilla hot fudge sauce ahead?
Yes. Refrigerate at ≤40°F / 4°C; use within 3 days; not for canning.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 16 servings this recipe makes.
Whole recipe (16 servings): ~1520 cal · 96g fat · 181g carbs · 10g protein · 123g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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