Not too much preamble to share with you here, just the best homemade hot fudge sauce recipe you’ve ever had. This recipe is super simple, my go to as you may know, and super delicious. Thick, rich and creamy. Exactly what your mouth is looking for in the perfect hot fudge. And did I mention that it’s super easy to make?
I got this recipe from a family friend included with my wedding gift. She makes this homemade hot fudge sauce, and it was just the best thing I’ve ever had, so for part of my wedding gift, she finally shared it with me. It makes a perfect ice cream topping. Use it as an icing, fruit dip, with peanut butter pie or in a trifle. Are you a lover of breakfast? Try it as a drizzled topping on french toast, pancakes or crepes.
I have a frozen Oreo ice cream cake that is just the best with this hot fudge sauce recipe. Another sweet treat from my friend mentioned above. I’ll be sharing that with you soon as well. But for now, onto this best ever hot fudge sauce recipe. And don’t forget, it’s super simple!
Suggestions for using homemade hot fudge:
- Ice cream topping
- Fruit dip
- Icing for cakes, cookies or cupcakes
- Trifle sauce
- Drizzle on any dessert
- Drizzle for french toast, pancakes and crepes
- Ice cream cake topping
- Cookie or cupcake filling
- Hot fudge shake
- Fondue dip
- Let hot fudge be the star with hot fudge pies, bars, cookies and more

Hot Fudge Sauce
Ingredients
Method
- Put all four ingredients in pot on medium high and stir until boiling
- Boil for 10 minutes stirring occasionally
- Let cool and transfer to mason jar or desired container for storage
- Store in an air tight container in the fridge
- Warm desired amount in microwave for 10-30 seconds and top on ice cream or other dessert of choice
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I have no knowledge about this sauce, I admit it, much less how to use it and how it is best to combine it. Thank you!
You could give a few of the suggestions in this post a try! My favorite use is as an ice cream topping.
Oh looks so good and easy to make! Will try this for my husband cause he’d love this!
This sounds absolutely decadent and just in time for ice cream sundae season!
Yes, it’s the perfect topping for ice cream1
Hhhmmm hot fudge sauce! This sounds so good. Something nice to try and make with my kiddies.