Hot Fudge Sauce

This quick and easy hot fudge sauce only requires 4 ingredients and 5 minutes to make. Perfect for ice cream and other desserts.

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 4

Total Time 5

Yields servings

14 oz (396 g) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, or 6 oz chopped dark chocolate (NOT milk chocolate chips)
4 Tbsp (57 g) salted butter, cut into Tablespoons
½ tsp vanilla extract

Place sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and butter in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
Turn off the heat and add the vanilla. Stir until smooth and combined. Drizzle over ice cream or other desserts. (Let the hot fudge cool slightly before using it, if you prefer a thicker texture. It will continue to thicken as it cools.)

To Store: Place leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
To Reheat: Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop. (Nuke in the microwave for 20-30 second intervals, stirring in-between, until warmed through. You can also place it in a pan on the stovetop over low heat, stirring frequently until warmed through.)
To Make Hot Fudge in the Microwave: In a large microwave-safe bowl or 4-cup glass measuring cup, combine the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips and butter. Microwave on high for 30 second intervals, stirring in-between, until melted and smooth. Add the vanilla, stir to combine and serve.