Hot Fudge Ice Cream Topping

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Published on Oct. 15, 2025

Hot fudge sundaes are an elegant but easy dessert. This rich, dark chocolate sauce drapes beautifully and is delicious on peppermint ice cream, coffee ice cream, butter pecan and lots of other flavors! —Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Hot Fudge Ice Cream Topping

Yield:2 cups
Prep:5 min
Cook:15 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup baking cocoa
  • 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cocoa. Stir in the milk; add butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.
  2. <b>To reheat:</b> Place sauce in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until smooth.