Ridiculously Easy Hot Fudge Sauce
Just like the name says, this stuff is seriously the most ridiculously easy fudge sauce you'll ever meet. What the name doesn't say is how delicious it is!
Ingredients
- 6 ounces good quality semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate coarsely chopped (you also can use good quality semi-sweet chocolate chips)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter I use salted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt I like to use a flaky sea salt
- ½ cup half & half a bit more to thin, if needed
Instructions
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Place all ingredients except half and half into a blender container.
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Measure half and half into a medium-size microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Heat in the microwave on high power for 60-90 seconds or until it's boiling. Make sure to use a large enough container to allow the liquid to boil without rising over the top.
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Immediately pour over contents into a standard blender container and cover with the blender center cap removed. Holding several thicknesses of paper toweling over the center hole (to allow the steam to escape), blend on medium-high speed for 1 minute. You can also place a small funnel over the opening on the blender cap which will allow the steam to escape and makes for easy pouring.
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Remove the cover carefully and scrape down the sides of the blender container with a rubber spatula. Cover and blend again for another minute. The sauce should be smooth, silky and thick. Depending on the type of chocolate you use, the sauce may be too thick at this point. If you want to thin it a bit, add more half and half, 2-3 teaspoons at a time and blend briefly till combined. Continue until desired consistency is reached.
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Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or glass jar. Keeps for 1-2 weeks. The sauce will get thicker when chilled but will return to a looser consistency when warmed. Heat before serving on medium power in the microwave, stirring every 15 seconds until the desired temperature.
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Makes approximately 1 cup of chocolate sauce
Recipe Notes
See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
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