Using a double boiler gives you the most control over the heat as it melts the chocolate with the other ingredients. The hot fudge will thicken as it stands and completely harden when chilled. When the last lumps are gone and hot fudge sauce is smooth, take it off the heat. At first it will be grainy and lumpy, that’s normal.
Place bowl over a saucepan filled with 1 inch of water (bottom of bowl should not touch water) and set over medium heat. Add half and half, chocolate, and butter to a medium heat-proof bowl.
What sets this hot fudge sauce recipe apart from others is that it’s basically chocolate ganache disguised as hot fudge, and you’ll notice that is uses a different cooking method than traditional recipes. What Makes this Hot Fudge Sauce So Amazing? This recipe requires just 5 basic ingredients and only a few minutes to make. Thankfully, hot fudge sauce is easy to make at home! And so much more delicious than store-bought brands. It should be very thick, super chocolaty, and have the most delicious smooth and creamy texture when poured over ice cream. Hot fudge sauce is one of those things you don’t want to mess with. This recipe is sponsored by Go Bold With Butter. This is the richest, most chocolaty hot fudge sauce you’ve ever tasted! It’s the perfect topping for ice cream and other desserts.