Hot Fudge Sundaes
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Some nights, you just want a big ol’ ice cream sundae. And no sundae is complete without rich, luxurious hot fudge.
Take note.
I like keeping my hot fudge sundaes fairly straightforward. Vanilla bean ice cream. Fruit. Definitely bananas. Perhaps some freeze-dried strawberries and raspberries. A sprinkle of peanuts, if I’m feelin’ fancy.
And lots of piping hot fudge.
I wanted to make the hot fudge recipe that my mom used to make when I was a kid, but I couldn’t find the right chocolate when I was at the store at 11pm with a major chocolate craving a completely reasonable hour. So I improvised a bit, and was happy with the results.
Was it as good as the stuff I grew up with?
No.
But was it totally delicious in my moment of desparation?
You betcha!
Hot Fudge
Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen (adapted from Mom)
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (I used 100% cacao Ghirardelli)
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Place condensed milk, chocolate and milk in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Allow to melt, stirring frequently, until the mixture turns smooth and glossy (this will take several minutes). Remove from heat, stir in butter, vanilla and salt.
Big Flavors Rating: 4 Stars
Ashley
Ashley Covelli is a food photographer, recipe developer, and culinary instructor based in Ossining, New York. She loves helping people become enthusiastic and adventurous in the kitchen so that they can build skills and confidence to cook for themselves and their loved ones. She can almost always be found with at least 3 different beverages within arm's reach.
3 Comments
Lori H
This is the best hot fudge ever!! I haven’t made it for years now, but now I’ll be craving it.
Karen (Back Road Journal)
A hot fudge sundae is hard to beat and you recipe couldn’t be easier.
Joanne (eats well with others)
Must try this. We are on an ice cream kick thirty miles wide!