Hot Fudge Sauce is easy to make at home, and much less expensive than the commercial versions. Here are two great recipes for Hot Fudge Sauces: Mom’s Hot Fudge Sauce and Quick Hot Fudge Sauce. Both can be made on the stovetop or in the microwave. Although they are delicious on ice cream, they can also be used for any dessert that needs a warm chocolate sauce.

Mom's Hot Fudge Sauce

This Hot Fudge Sauce can be made ahead and reheated. For a richer version (for those who aren’t worried about calories), light cream may be substituted for the evaporated milk.

Makes about 2 cups or approximately 12 servings

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter
1 13 ounce can evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

1. Stovetop Directions: Place the chocolate chips, butter, and evaporated milk in a heavy saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate chips have melted.


2. Remove from the heat and whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla.


3. Microwave Directions: Place the chocolate chips, butter, and evaporated milk in a large microwaveable container.


4. Microwave 3 minutes or until the milk is warm.


5. Remove from the microwave and let sit 5 minutes.


6. Whisk the mixture until it is mixed well.


7. Whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 251 Calories from Fat 136
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 54% Protein 4% Carb. 42%

Nutrient Amount per Serving
Total Fat 15 g
Saturated Fat 9 g
Cholesterol 30 mg
Sodium 111 mg
Total Carbohydrate 26 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 3 g

Vitamin A 7% Vitamin C 1% Calcium 0% Iron 3%

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Quick Hot Fudge Sauce

Makes a scant 2 cups or about 12 servings

1 3 oz. package non-instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter

1. Stovetop Directions: Whisk together the chocolate pudding mix, water, and sugar in a medium saucepan.


2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.


3. When thickened, remove from the heat and whisk in the butter.


4. Microwave directions: Whisk together the chocolate pudding mix, water, and sugar in a large microwaveable container.


5. Microwave 2 minutes; stir, then microwave until the mixture boils, stirring every 2 minutes.


6. When the mixture has boiled and is thickened, remove from the microwave and whisk in the butter.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 70 Calories from Fat 10
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 14% Protein 1% Carb. 85%

Nutrient Amount per Serving
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 3 mg
Sodium 39 mg
Total Carbohydrate 15 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 8 g
Protein 0 g

Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 0% Iron 1%