Hot Chocolate Fudge Sauce

📜 Collection: Dwayne Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Sauces An incredibly rich and velvety chocolate fudge sauce slow-cooked to perfection in a double boiler. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream or cakes, this classic recipe yields an exceptionally creamy texture that stores beautifully.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
10 mins2 hoursNone24 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Double boiler
  • Sifter
  • Measuring cups
  • Stirring spoon

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1/2 cupButter
6 oz.Bitter Chocolate
1 tall canEvaporated Milk
2 cupsPowdered Sugarsifted

Instructions

Preparation & Melting

  1. Melt the 1/2 cup butter and 6 oz. bitter chocolate together in the top of a double boiler over gently simmering water, stirring until completely smooth and integrated.

Mixing & Slow Cooking

  1. Add the 1 tall can evaporated milk and 2 cups powdered sugar alternately to the melted chocolate mixture, stirring thoroughly after each addition to maintain a smooth, glossy consistency.
  2. Let cook in the double boiler for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. The sauce will become beautifully thick, rich, and creamy as it slow-cooks.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This sauce can be kept covered in the refrigerator indefinitely. Simply reheat the desired amount gently before serving.


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