Fudge Sauce Topping
A rich and decadent chocolate fudge sauce, perfect for drizzling over ice cream, brownies, or other desserts. This classic recipe is quick to make on the stovetop and results in a smooth, glossy topping that thickens as it cools.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 45 min
- Serves
- 8
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 266 kcal
Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 1.5 cupgranulated sugar
- 6 tbspunsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 pinchsalt
- 2 tbspwater
- 354 mlevaporated milk
- 4 tbspunsalted butter, cubed
- 2 tspvanilla extract
Equipment
storage jar · saucepan · whisk
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, sifted cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Sifting the cocoa powder before adding it helps prevent lumps in the final sauce.
- 2
Stir in the water to form a thick, uniform paste.
About 1 min
- 3
Gradually pour in the evaporated milk while whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Adding the milk slowly while whisking is key to a lump-free sauce.
- 4
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
About 3 min
- 5
Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
About 4 min
Cook’s note: The sauce will continue to thicken significantly as it cools.
- 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- 7
Add the cubed unsalted butter and vanilla extract, stirring until the butter is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and glossy.
About 1 min
- 8
Allow the sauce to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before transferring to a storage container.
About 30 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 266.2kcal
- Protein
- 3.7g
- Carbs
- 44.2g
- Fat
- 8.1g
- Fibre
- 1.2g
- Sugar
- 42.1g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator.
Gently warm in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave, stirring until pourable.
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