Hot Fudge Monday

Turn your Mondays into a celebration with "Hot Fudge Monday," the ultimate indulgent dessert recipe that combines rich, homemade hot fudge sauce with classic ice cream sundae toppings. In just 15 minutes, you can create a warm, velvety sauce made from unsalted butter, cocoa, cream, and vanilla, perfect for drizzling over creamy vanilla ice cream. Top it off with whipped cream, a sprinkle of nuts, chocolate sprinkles, or even a maraschino cherry for that iconic sundae finish. Whether you're craving an elevated weeknight treat or want to impress at your next gathering, this recipe is the perfect combination of quick, easy, and utterly decadent. Keywords: hot fudge recipe, homemade hot fudge sauce, ice cream sundae toppings, quick dessert, indulgent treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1.25 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.75 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
• 1 cups whipped cream
• 0.5 cups chopped nuts (optional)
• 4 whole maraschino cherries (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chocolate sprinkles (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Once the butter is melted, whisk in 1.25 cups of granulated sugar and 0.5 cups of unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth.

Step 3

Slowly pour in 0.75 cups of heavy cream, whisking constantly to create a creamy mixture.

Step 4

Continue cooking for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture is thick and glossy.

Step 5

Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 0.25 teaspoons of salt. Let the hot fudge cool slightly for about 2 minutes.

Step 6

Scoop 1 serving of vanilla ice cream into each of 4 bowls.

Step 7

Pour the warm hot fudge sauce generously over the ice cream scoops.

Step 8

Top each bowl with a dollop of whipped cream.

Step 9

Add optional toppings like chopped nuts, a maraschino cherry, and chocolate sprinkles as desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your Hot Fudge Monday!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1007.9 grams (1007.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3345

Total Fat 197.00g	253%
Saturated Fat 103.50g	518%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.60g
Cholesterol 461mg	154%
Sodium 875mg	38%
Total Carbohydrate 416.60g	151%
Dietary Fiber 48.40g	173%
Total Sugars 322.40g
Protein 44.70g	89%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 554mg	43%
Iron 22mg	119%
Potassium 2766mg	59%

*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: 49.0%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 46.1%