Best Hot Fudge Sauce

BEST HOT FUDGE SAUCE

Made for hundreds of Kudler-Vaughn friends (and teachers)
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ice cream, sauce

Equipment

  • double boiler

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dark chocolate
  • 7 tablespoons softened butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • In a double boiler, melt the butter.
  • Add sugar and stir (using a spoon or whisk).
  • Add water and stir.
  • Add chocolate.
  • Melt chocolate, stirring with a wooden spoon or whisk, over simmering water, at medium heat, about 5 minutes.
  • Once the mixture is smooth lower the heat and add the cream.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt.
  • Serve warm over ice cream.
  • May be stored in refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat in a microwave oven or double boiler.

Notes

Makes 2 cups

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