Easy Wicked Hot Fudge Topping

Indulge your sweet tooth with this Easy Wicked Hot Fudge Topping – the ultimate homemade chocolate sauce that’s rich, velvety, and irresistibly decadent. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, or brownies, this recipe combines semi-sweet chocolate chips, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a touch of vanilla for a bold chocolate flavor, while a splash of heavy cream lends a luxurious, silky texture. Ready in just 15 minutes with simple pantry ingredients like light corn syrup and granulated sugar, it’s a quick and easy way to elevate any dessert. Plus, the hint of salt balances the sweetness beautifully, making every bite pure heaven. Store leftovers in the fridge for a week, but chances are, it’ll disappear long before then!

Nutriscore Rating: 34/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Once the butter has melted, reduce the heat to low and stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until fully melted and smooth.

Step 3

Add the unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and light corn syrup to the melted chocolate mixture, stirring continuously until the ingredients are well combined.

Step 4

Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring, ensuring the mixture stays smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Increase the heat slightly to bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir frequently and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt for added depth and balance to the flavor.

Step 7

Allow the hot fudge to cool slightly before serving. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.

Step 8

Transfer any leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop before use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	495.1 grams (495.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2116

Total Fat 134.10g	172%
Saturated Fat 80.80g	404%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 244mg	81%
Sodium 643mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 245.30g	89%
Dietary Fiber 13.30g	48%
Total Sugars 219.40g
Protein 12.80g	26%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 19mg	1%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 103mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.9%

Protein: 2.3%

Carbs: 43.8%