Get ready to transform your ordinary desserts into extraordinary culinary masterpieces with this ridiculously simple yet decadent hot fudge sauce! In just 15 minutes, you'll create a silky, glossy chocolate sauce that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe. Whether you're a novice cook or a seasoned chef, this Minimal Monday hot fudge sauce is about to become your new secret weapon in the kitchen.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and measure them precisely: heavy cream, bittersweet chocolate chips, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Select a medium-sized heavy-bottomed saucepan to ensure even heat distribution and prevent burning.
- Pour the heavy cream into the saucepan and place over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- When the cream begins to steam and show small bubbles around the edges, reduce heat to low and add sugar, stirring until completely dissolved.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately add bittersweet chocolate chips, allowing them to sit for 1-2 minutes to soften.
- Whisk the chocolate chips into the warm cream mixture until smooth and fully incorporated, creating a glossy, uniform sauce.
- Stir in vanilla extract and pinch of salt, mixing thoroughly to enhance the chocolate's depth of flavor.
- Let the sauce cool for 5 minutes, during which it will slightly thicken and become more luxurious.
- Transfer the hot fudge sauce to a clean glass jar or serving container, ready to be drizzled over desserts.
- Sauce can be served warm immediately or stored in refrigerator for up to one week, gently reheating before use.
Tips
- Use high-quality bittersweet chocolate chips for the richest, most intense flavor. The better the chocolate, the more luxurious your sauce will be.
- Watch your cream carefully when heating - you want it steaming with small bubbles, but never boiling. This ensures a smooth, perfect texture.
- Let the chocolate chips sit for 1-2 minutes after adding to the warm cream. This helps them melt more evenly and creates a smoother sauce.
- For extra flavor complexity, consider adding a tiny splash of espresso or a pinch of cinnamon to enhance the chocolate's depth.
- Store your sauce in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to a week, but let's be honest - it probably won't last that long!
- When reheating, use gentle, low heat or a microwave in short 10-second bursts, stirring between each interval to maintain the sauce's silky consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 160kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 35mg
