You may never purchase another jar of the store-brand after making this Old Fashioned Hot Fudge Sauce recipe. You can have this thick, rich sauce drizzled over your ice cream in 10 minutes or less.
Hot Fudge Sauce with Cocoa – Perfect Ice Cream Topping
Growing up, our Grandma’s Homemade Ice Cream and this from scratch Hot Fudge Sauce went together like peas and carrots. I guess I never appreciated this delicious sauce until recently.
I had a hankering for this from scratch hot fudge sauce, and it was ready in less than 10 minutes. And, it might as well be called a copycat hot fudge sauce because it tastes just like the jars that you buy at the grocery store.
My Grandma was a genius in the kitchen. Her generation didn’t have access to all the convenience products that we do, so they just made their own.
This stuff is HOT, HOT, HOT right when it comes off the stove-top. Don’t stick that spoon or whisk directly in your mouth or you’ll be sorry. I know it’s tempting, but take it from me. I learned this lesson from experience.
How do you make hot fudge sauce from scratch?
It’s simple! Combine water, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, cornstarch and butter in a saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil while whisking until it’s thickened. Let cool, and store in a jar in the refrigerator.
How long does homemade fudge sauce last?
If stored properly in an airtight container in the refrigerator, homemade hot fudge sauce will last approximately 2 weeks. Be sure to never double dip into the hot fudge sauce, or the the sauce will become watery and break down in consistency.
What can I do with leftover hot fudge sauce?
Other than the obvious way to use hot fudge sauce (over ice cream), there’s countless other ways to use it up. Add it as a layer in trifle recipes, add a spoonful into your morning coffee, make homemade hot cocoa by adding to warmed milk, or add it to your brownie mix for some extra pizazz.
From Scratch Hot Fudge Sauce Ingredients:
Water
Sugar
Cocoa Powder
Cornstarch
Vanilla Extract
Butter
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How to Make Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce:
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, bring water, sugar, cocoa powder, corn starch, vanilla, and butter to a boil.
- Stir constantly, cooking until thickened.
- Serve over ice cream, or just eat off the spoon (when cooled).
- To store, let cool completely. Pour into a mason jar. Seal and store in the refrigerator.
For the full instructions for hot fudge sauce with cocoa powder, scroll to the bottom of this post.
Notes About Homemade Hot Fudge Recipe:
- This thick hot fudge recipe is a copycat of the jarred type that you get at the grocery store.
- Grandma’s hot fudge sauce uses cocoa powder for a deep, rich chocolate flavor.
- Corn starch is the thickening agent, and you may get clumps if you don’t whisk constantly. Feel free to push the sauce through a sieve for a smoother texture.
- Let the homemade hot fudge sauce cool completely, seal and store in the refrigerator.
- To rewarm old fashioned hot fudge sauce, remove lid, and warm in 30 second intervals in the microwave, stirring in between intervals until it’s at your desired temperature.
- Serve drizzled over ice cream or try adding a scoop to your morning coffee to create a mocha.
Homemade Edible Christmas Gifts
Hot Fudge Sauce from scratch is the perfect homemade Christmas gift. Pour the cooled hot fudge sauce into a clean mason jar, add a pretty ribbon, and it’s ready to be gifted to friends and family. Be sure to include a label with the date of preparation and how to properly store in the refrigerator.
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Old Fashioned Hot Fudge Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 2 Tablespoons corn starch
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, whisking constantly until the mixture boils and thickens.
- Serve over ice cream. Cool, cover and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- This thick hot fudge recipe is a copycat of the jarred type that you get at the grocery store.
- Grandma's hot fudge sauce uses cocoa powder for a deep, rich chocolate flavor.
- Corn starch is the thickening agent, and you may get clumps if you don't whisk constantly. Feel free to push the sauce through a sieve for a smoother texture.
- Let the homemade hot fudge sauce cool completely, seal and store in the refrigerator.
- To rewarm old fashioned hot fudge sauce, remove the metal lid, and warm in 30 second intervals in the microwave, stirring in between intervals until it's at your desired temperature.
- Serve drizzled over ice cream or try adding a scoop to your morning coffee to create a mocha. Try Grandma's Ice Cream recipe.
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I made this and it’s is delicious! I’m hoping to make it for Christmas presents but I have a baby due at the end of November and I want to make it in advance. How long would it last in a jar in the fridge?
Also, can it be made without but for a dairy free option?
So, we’ve never had any leftover for more than a couple of weeks so we’re not sure. It could turn a bit runny, I think. Might try a batch now and see? You should be able to use margarine or another dairy-free butter substitute!
Your directions include salt, but your list of ingredients does not. Is there supposed to be salt in this?
Sorry about that…we included salt in the post on accident. We removed it. Thanks.
Have you ever tried canning this for a long term food storage?