Homemade Hot Fudge

By Coppermouse

Get creative and try a chocolaty drizzle on everything from cookies to cupcakes to lattes.

Ingredients

• 6 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate, divided
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• Pinch of sea salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

1.Set a heavy bottomed, non-reactive saucepan over medium heat

2.Add 3 ounces chocolate, the heavy cream, corn syrup and brown sugar — when mixture is melted and smooth, whisk in the cocoa

3.Remove from heat, and immediately stir in the remaining 3 ounces chocolate and 2 tablespoons butter, stirring until smooth

4.Finally, stir in the vanilla extract

5.Cool for 20-30 minutes, and then drizzle over your favorite ice cream

6.Hot fudge can be kept in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week — to reheat, microwave fudge on low for 10-20 seconds