5-Minute Hot Fudge Sauce

Yield

16 servings · Approximately 2 cups

Cook time

5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup (170 g) semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

1. Pour the sweetened condensed milk into a 2-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan.
2. Add the semisweet chocolate chips and place the saucepan over medium-low heat.
3. Stir constantly with a silicone spatula for approximately 3–5 minutes, until the chocolate melts completely and the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
5. Add the butter and stir until fully melted and incorporated.
6. Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly combined.
7. Let the sauce cool slightly. It will thicken as it cools.
8. Serve warm over ice cream, brownies, cheesecake, or your favorite desserts.
9. Transfer any remaining sauce to a clean, airtight container and refrigerate promptly. Reheat gently, stirring until smooth.

Kitchen notes

Timing guide:
Cook time: About 5 minutes

Practical Woman's Secret
Avoid boiling the sauce or overheating the chocolate. Gentle heat and constant stirring create a silky texture. If the refrigerated sauce becomes too thick, warm it gradually until pourable.