5-Minute Hot Fudge
Summer! Er, sort of. I hope you are all enjoying this late spring/almost summer time of year. It’s ice cream season, is it not? You wouldn’t necessarily know that from the weather here lately (on the chilly side), but no matter. We are blissfully ignorant of outdoor temps when ice cream is concerned; furthermore, hot fudge is never out of season. This is the recipe I use for a quick fix.
Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce
For something thinner, more like a warm chocolate sauce, add an extra Tablespoon or two of evaporated milk.
1/2 cup chocolate chips (I like Ghirardelli 60%)
3/8 cup evaporated milk (or about half of a 5-ounce can)
pinch salt
Combine the ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. I use a 1-quart saucepan, add chocolate chips to cover the bottom, then add evaporated milk to barely cover the chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce just begins to bubble.
Serves: Two, probably 3 or 4 with more modest servings, but I honestly wouldn’t know
June 15, 2009 | Filed under Pantry basics
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June 15th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
I have definitely been in the mood for ice cream lately! Hot fudge sounds delicious.
June 15th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Be still my heart! This over some homemade vanilla ice cream would be divine.
June 16th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
I’ve been on an ice-cream binge for two weeks. Now, I can make hot fudge to go on top. YUM! The best thing about this (aside from being quick) is that you can easily keep the ingredients on hand (without spoilage). Thanks Laura :)
June 16th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Isn’t it amazing how easy it can be to make homemade hot fudge? I love Ghirardelli chocolate, too. I could eat the chocolate chips plain! (But your recipe looks like a lot more fun!)
Maris, I can confirm those 60% dark chocolate chips are wonderful eaten by the palmful :) -laura
June 16th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
What a simple recipe! I have a couple desserts that call for a hot fudge sauce and I’ve been seeking out a way to avoid buying the stuff in a jar. This is great. You always have good timing when it comes to me and my recipe needs! :)
June 17th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
Mmmmm that would be perfect on my recent obsession: frozen blended bananas. Who needs ice cream?
June 23rd, 2009 at 2:22 am
With an amzing recipe like this…I have to say it serves one. ME.
June 23rd, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Wow, this looks amazing. I’ve just gone off of sugar for a little while, but nontheless I am writing this one down, and when I’m back this is going to be my treat! Thanks for sharing it, Laura!
July 18th, 2009 at 6:30 am
Ooohh, looks simple and delish! Time for an ice cream social! :D