Description
This Dark Chocolate Condensed Milk Hot Fudge Sauce is a luscious, rich topping perfect for drizzling over ice cream, brownies, or cakes. Made with sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, and chopped dark chocolate, it blends seamlessly into a glossy, thick sauce with a deep chocolate flavor. The addition of butter and vanilla extract adds richness and depth, making this a quick and indulgent dessert sauce prepared easily on the stovetop.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine base ingredients: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk and unsweetened cocoa powder. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and warmed through to prevent scorching.
- Add chocolate and butter: Add the chopped dark chocolate and unsalted butter pieces to the saucepan. Continue stirring until both are completely melted and the sauce becomes glossy and thick in texture.
- Finish the sauce: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor and balance the sweetness.
- Serve or store: Serve the hot fudge sauce warm over ice cream, brownies, or cakes. If you have leftovers, store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving.
Notes
- For a richer, more intense chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate that is 70% cocoa or higher.
- If the sauce thickens too much, thin it by stirring in 1-2 tablespoons of milk to reach your desired consistency.
- This sauce can be prepared a day ahead and gently reheated before serving to save time.
