Ice Cream Sundae Topping Recipe
American · Dessert · 15 min total
A rich, decadent hot fudge sauce that hardens slightly when poured over cold ice cream, creating the perfect sundae topping.
5
min prep
min prep
10
min cook
min cook
8
servings
servings
150
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar, cocoa powder, butter, and salt.
- Whisk over medium heat until the mixture comes to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving over ice cream. Sauce will thicken as it cools.
Tips
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently before serving.
- For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate taste.
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