Crockpot Hot Fudge Sauce
Indulge in Crockpot Hot Fudge Sauce, a velvety, rich chocolate sauce slow-simmered with cocoa, cream, and vanilla until glossy and decadent. This effortless homemade treat is perfect for ice cream, cakes, or dipping with endless uses.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Crockpot Hot Fudge Sauce is pure chocolate magic—the slow cooker gently melts and melds premium cocoa, cream, and butter into a silky, glossy sauce that’s far superior to store-bought versions, with deep, rich flavor and no preservatives. It’s incredibly easy with almost no hands-on time, yet tastes gourmet and luxurious. Perfect for ice cream sundaes, drizzling over cakes, dipping fruit, or gifting in cute jars. The aroma fills your home with cozy chocolate warmth, and one batch yields enough to enjoy and share. Customizable sweetness, naturally gluten-free, and reheats beautifully—this sauce will become your go-to indulgence for every dessert.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Use Good Cocoa → Dutch-processed for smoother, richer flavor.
- Stir Occasionally → Last hour to prevent sticking.
- Don’t Boil → Low heat keeps sauce silky.
- Test Consistency → Should coat spoon thickly.
- Add Vanilla at End → Preserves fresh aroma.
- Thin if Needed → Splash of cream when reheating.
Crockpot Hot Fudge Sauce
Silky, rich crockpot hot fudge sauce—decadent homemade chocolate topping.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed)
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prep Crockpot → Lightly grease bottom for easy cleanup.
- Add Dry → Whisk sugar, cocoa powder, salt in slow cooker.
- Pour Liquids → Add heavy cream and corn syrup; stir until smooth.
- Dot Butter → Place butter cubes evenly.
- Slow Cook → Low 2–3 hours; stir every 30 min after first hour.
- Check Consistency → Sauce should be thick and glossy.
- Melt Chocolate → Stir in chocolate chips if using until smooth.
- Add Vanilla → Stir in vanilla extract off heat.
- Cool Slightly → Let rest 10 minutes; sauce thickens as it cools.
- Jar & Enjoy → Ladle into clean jars; serve warm over ice cream or store!
Notes
- Stirring last hour prevents scorching.
- Sauce thickens significantly as it cools.
- Reheat gently with splash of cream.
- Perfect for gifting in decorative jars.
Nutrition Information
Yield
3Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 1504Total Fat 72gSaturated Fat 40gUnsaturated Fat 32gCholesterol 182mgSodium 224mgCarbohydrates 193gFiber 17gSugar 143gProtein 19g
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Ingredients Notes
- Cocoa Powder → Unsweetened Dutch-processed for deep chocolate taste.
- Heavy Cream → Full-fat for ultimate richness and gloss.
- Butter → Unsalted; adds silkiness.
- Sugar → Granulated; adjust for sweetness.
- Corn Syrup → Prevents crystallization; honey or golden syrup alternative.
- Vanilla Extract → Pure; added at end.
- Salt → Pinch enhances chocolate flavor.
- Chocolate Chips → Optional for extra fudginess.
Variations and Substitutions
- Dark Chocolate → Add bittersweet chips for intensity.
- Mint → Peppermint extract for holiday twist.
- Spicy → Cayenne or chili powder.
- Boozy → Bourbon or coffee liqueur at end.
- Low-Sugar → Sugar-free sweetener + unsweetened cocoa.
- Vegan → Coconut cream + dairy-free butter.
Storage Options
- Refrigerator → Airtight jar up to 3 weeks.
- Freezer → Freeze in portions up to 3 months.
- Reheating → Warm gently with splash of cream.
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