Thick & Easy Hot Fudge Topping is one of the easiest and best Hot Fudge Toppings ever, ever!
What’s great is, it’s so easy, anyone can make it and the way it tastes, it would seem like you would have slaved away all day, when in reality, it takes literally a few minutes to whip up and serve warm over your favorite ice cream, cakes, brownies, shakes, cream puffs…the list is endless! Really!
My favorite hot fudge dessert EVER is Brownies a la mode with this Hot Fudge Topping and whipped topping! Why not throw in some yummy Best Home-made Salted Caramel Sauce too? (Don’t mind if I do!)
O. M. G. Can you feel the Hot Fudge Love?
Pssst…If you love hot fudge you might love these decadent desserts too!
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Sinful Triple Chocolate Fudge Poke Cake
Chocolate Fudge Pudding Cake {Chocolate Heaven}
There is a microwave version and a stove-top version. Cool huh!? Now you pick!
who said anything about…
(not me!) Gimme dat Hot Fudge Topping! ๐
Thick & Easy Hot Fudge Topping
Ingredients
- 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 Oz. Size
- 1-1/2 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
Microwave Method
- Using a microwave-safe bowl., pour the chocolate chips and then the sweetened condensed milk over the top of the chocolate chips.
- Microwave for 2 minutes on high.
- Then stir briskly to melt the chocolate chips into the sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- If there are still lumps, microwave for 1 more minute, and stir briskly again.
Stovetop Method
- Combine the chocolate chips and the sweetened condensed milk in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk until the chocolate has melted and the ingredients have combined smoothly.
- This should take between 3-5 minutes.
Which is the thickening agent? The chocolate or the condensed milk? I want a very thick fudge for a cupcake filling, and don’t want it to be at all runny. Would adding more chocolate chips make it thicker? Or more condensed milk? Or add powdered sugar to thicken? What do you think?
It’s pretty thick but if you wanted to make it thicker, it can be made thicker by adding more chocolate. Hope that helps Brock! xo
Does this go into the refrigerator? How long does it keep? Also when it cools is it nice and thick like the hot fudge you find in grocery stores?
Yes, once you make it, it goes in the fridge. Up to 2 – 3 weeks, and yes it’s thick. ๐ Hope you enjoy!
Thank you! Wanted a hot fudge on my vanilla ice cream without much work and no corn syrup. This fit the bill perfectly! Yum! ๐
Kim, New member of your blog family. Recently retired so I now have the time to rekindle my interest in baking and your site is certainly doing just that. Made the hot fudge sauce. Sooo easy and delicious! I look forward to future recipes from you. Best wishes, Judy
Judy, so glad you are here and congratulations on your retirement! ๐ That is awesome!
I m always looking for easy summer desserts to serve at dinner parties and picnics. These little trifles are perfect! I love the combination of chocolate and cheesecake too.ย What a fun and easy idea! I always have M M s in my house, so this might be happening sooner rather than later!
Wow, this sauce looks awesome Kim. My problem is I would probably put a spoon into the sauce and just keep eating the sauce – without using it as a topping for anything!
Teresa, I completely understand, too well! It’s so rich and sinful. ๐