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Why I Love This Hot Fudge Sauce
When you’re craving a rich, indulgent treat but don’t have the time or patience for a complicated recipe, this hot fudge sauce is the answer! The best part is that it’s made right in your microwave. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, fruit, or even straight from the spoon, this recipe brings the decadence of homemade fudge sauce to your kitchen without any of the fuss. In just a few minutes, you can create a smooth, velvety sauce that rivals anything from a gourmet kitchen.
The beauty of this microwave hot fudge sauce lies in its simplicity. With just a handful of ingredients (cocoa powder, sugar, butter, water, cornstarch, and vanilla extract), you can whip up a batch that’s both delicious and versatile.
Simply mix the cocoa powder, sugar, water, and cornstarch, and heat it in the microwave. Then add the butter and vanilla extract and stir until you achieve a luscious, glossy sauce. Then you’re ready to enjoy!
What makes this recipe even better is its flexibility. You can adjust the sweetness or richness by adjusting the sugar or cocoa powder according to your own personal taste. Plus, this sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, so you can have a quick dessert option ready whenever you need it to drizzle on ice cream.
Next time you’re in the mood for a sweet treat, remember that a little microwave magic can turn an ordinary dessert into a delicious experience with barely any effort.
Recipes To Use With This Hot Fudge Sauce
If this hot fudge sauce recipe seems like the perfect topping to make, pair it with the following recipes:
- Vanilla bean ice cream
- Chocolate fudge pudding cake
- Chocolate chip banana bars
- Classic blondies
- Chocolate zucchini bread
- Chocolate chunk muffins
- Ultimate homemade fudgy brownies
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Easy Hot Fudge Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp Dutch-process cocoa powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or glass measuring cup, combine the water, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and sugar. Whisk to combine. Heat in the microwave in 30-second to 1-minute increments until thickened, stirring between heatings, 2-3 minutes in total.½ cup water, 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch, 3 tbsp Dutch-process cocoa powder, ½ cup granulated sugar
- Once thickened, add the butter and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Heat slightly before serving.2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Nutrition
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Did you make this? Leave a comment below!
How long will this keep refrigerated? It is delicious!
Snickers would be out of business if everyone knew about this!
Just made the ice cream and fudge sauce,delicious! And good knowing exactly what’s in it. Don’t forget the salt pinch in the sauce. 😉