A classic, timeless perfect homemade hot fudge - perfectly chocolatey, but not too rich. You will be wrapped around this sauce's little finger. Top it on your ice cream. Top it on your cheesecake, make banana splits, or bottle it up for gifts. This four ingredient recipe is the perfect dessert topping.
An Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social
Last weekend we hosted an old fashioned ice cream social - featuring Tillamook Ice Cream, to celebrate their #summerscoopseries. All I can say is that it was SO MUCH FUN! Everyone, and I mean everyone, commented on how delicious the ice cream was.
We served up Old-Fashioned Vanilla, Mudslide , Birthday Cake, Chocolatey Chip Cookie Dough, Mountain Huckleberry, and Mint Chip.
Tillamook = Perfectly Creamy Ice Cream
Tillamook is oh so creamy and is completely delicious on its own. You absolutely need to try it for yourself and experience just how good this ice cream is. After one taste, I promise you’ll be converted to Tillamook ice cream. But...if you want a topping - you gotta go with our homemade chocolate sauce! Tillamook is available at retailers across SoCal - check out their store locator so you can grab some of your own.
What Do I Need To Make Hot Fudge Sauce?
The best part is (ok maybe eating it is the best part), that this recipe is SO easy. Four simple ingredients! If you don't have a dessert planned, or you have last minute guests - the likelihood that you have these ingredients in your pantry are exceptionally good. You’ll need:
- sugar
- cocoa powder
- butter
- evaporated milk
How Do I Make This Homemade Hot Fudge?
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
- Over medium-high heat, stir constantly until all ingredients have melted together.
- Continue to stir until mixture comes to a boil.
- Boil for 2 minutes, while constantly stirring.
- Remove from heat and continue to stir until cooled slightly.
- Sauce will thicken as it cools.
Ice Cream Social Details
For out ice cream social, we served up lots and lots of Tillamook Ice Cream - and also served several toppings. We used:
- nuts
- waffle cone pieces
- natural chocolate sprinkles
- natural rainbow sprinkles
- coconut
- natural gummy bears
- natural mini marshmallows
- natural mini peanut butter cups
Topping of choice? Natural Gummy bears! They were the first to be devoured.
We also served up our homemade hot fudge, caramel sauce, and strawberry sauce.
How Do I Keep My Ice Cream Cold During Serving?
We placed our Tillamook ice cream in tubs, surrounded by salted ice to help keep the ice cream nicely chilled. When you salt your ice it makes the freezing temperature lower, allowing your ice cream to stay a bit colder.
How Should I Decorate For An Ice Cream Social?
We kept our decor very "modern nostalgic" - we used mason jars for our toppings, and opted for galvanized metal tubs to hold our ice cream and water bottles. A galvanized utensil holder was perfect for our wooden spoons and napkins. We also made a balloon arch - which EVERYONE commented on. We made it with a kit we purchased on amazon, and used helium to fill the balloons. It was the perfect photo opp.
And if you know us - you know we couldn't pass up on an opportunity to showcase a letter board...
Should I Host My Own Ice Cream Social?
Yes! It was such a fun event for family and friends. We enjoyed having young and old be able to enjoy ice cream and company. When you do host your own, you MUST MUST serve Tillamook. Tillamook Ice Cream is Dairy Done Right - they committed to making the most consistent, best tasting, highest quality dairy products made in the most natural way possible - and your guests will not be disappointed!
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Homemade Hot Fudge
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 Tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 can evaporated milk
Instructions
- In a large pot, over medium-high heat, butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and evaporated milt - stirring constantly.
- Bring to a boil. Continue to stir and boil for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and continue stirring until sauce cools slightly. Sauce will thicken as it cools.
Emily Kemp says
This sauce looks so delicious, I can think of so many things to HAVE IT WITH!
Cicely says
I'm confused about step 1 - are you supposed to melt the sugar & cocoa together before adding the butter and milk? I tried doing this while stirring but it started smelling like the chocolate was burning. So then I just added the milk which of course CRYSTALLIZED the sugar/cocoa. I kept stirring though and eventually it all melted together and the sauce turned out great - no burnt flavor at all. would love a little more info about step 1, though, for next time. Maybe I had the heat too high?
Desarae Fowler says
I'm glad it turned out despite the confusion on the instructions. I did update the recipe card. I typically melt the the butter and add all the ingredients. I stir the entire time.
Cicely says
Thank you!
lindsay says
this looks so yummy! a perfect little neighbor christmas gift too!