Gift-Worthy Recipes: Salty Hot Fudge
I was reading The New York Times the other day, and stumbled upon this recipe for salty hot fudge. I hit the jackpot, because I had been searching for another good recipe to feature in my gift-worthy recipe section. This 0ne didn’t disappoint.
This salty hot fudge sauce can be used:
- On top of ice cream
- On toast
- To add flavor to coffee
- Mixed with hot milk to make hot chocolate
- As a filling for sandwich cookies
It can also be eaten straight out of the jar. But I probably didn’t have to tell you that.
This hot fudge will keep in the refrigerator for up to a month.
Salty Hot Fudge Recipe
This sauce hardens in the refrigerator. If you're using it as a sauce, just heat it in the microwave for a couple of seconds.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup salted butter
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup cocoa
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 scant teaspoon fine grain sea salt
2 teaspoons vanillaDirections:
Melt butter and chocolate in heavy saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly to avoid burning. Add cocoa, sugar, and 3/4 cup of cream. Increase heat to medium-low. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly until lumps are gone and sauce is smooth. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup of cream and cook for about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in salt and vanilla. Pour sauce into jars and allow to cool, uncovered. Add lids and store in refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Adapted from The New York Times
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SnoWhite @ Finding Joy in My Kitchen — December 10, 2012 @ 4:16 pm
This looks like a gift I’d love to receive. What a great idea!
Meredith Larson — December 13, 2012 @ 12:33 am
That looks incredible! Can’t wait to try it.
Carol — December 13, 2012 @ 11:47 pm
Thanks for the sorely-needed adaptation to this recipe. After finding the recipe in the NYTimes Dining section a couple of weeks ago, I made the hot fudge sauce using the original recipe calling for a whooping 2 teaspoons salt. Although it mellowed to a palatable taste after a couple of days, it was way too salty when first made. Your adaptation makes more sense and I’m going with it the next time that I make it because it’s an excellent sauce.
Haley replied: — December 14th, 2012 @ 8:55 pm
I couldn’t believe the original recipe called for 2 teaspoons! I think I started out with 1/2 and worked my way up to 1 teaspoon. I like salt & chocolate together, but not that much! Haha. Thanks for your comment.
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