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
- 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.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Microwave Directions: Place the chocolate chips, butter, and evaporated milk in a large microwaveable container.
- Microwave 3 minutes or until the milk is warm.
- Remove from the microwave and let sit 5 minutes.
- Whisk the mixture until it is mixed well.
- 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%
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
- Stovetop Directions: Whisk together the chocolate pudding mix, water, and sugar in a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- When thickened, remove from the heat and whisk in the butter.
- Microwave directions: Whisk together the chocolate pudding mix, water, and sugar in a large microwaveable container.
- Microwave 2 minutes; stir, then microwave until the mixture boils, stirring every 2 minutes.
- 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%