Name: Mexican Hot Fudge Sauce
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 ounces unsweetened chocolate baking squares; 0.5 cup unsalted butter; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup whole milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; salt

It only takes minutes to make and a few ingredients to put it together, but packs a huge punch in the memory maker department that will keep happy faces all around through the holidays! My true dessert weakness, the one that brings me to my knees is rich, gooey, decadent hot fudge sauce on top of vanilla ice cream or to dip cookies in. These are the simple indulgences in life that are worth every last calorie. That’s what edible gifts should be, right?! Special, unique and something you wouldn’t necessarily make for yourself. I mean come on, when is the last time someone made you a jar of homemade hot fudge sauce?

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Mexican

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Mexican Hot Fudge Sauce

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Instructions

In a large saucepan over low heat, melt together the chocolate, butter, and sugar, stirring constantly.

Stir in the milk and cook 2-3 minutes more, until heated through.

Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.

Pour into mason jars and store in the fridge up to 2 weeks.

To reheat: microwave sauce in a glass container for 2 minutes, stirring halfway through and spoon over ice cream, cake, or cookies.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Temper Your Chocolate 🍫
Chop chocolate into small pieces and melt it slowly over low heat or using a double boiler to prevent seizing and ensure a silky-smooth texture in your finished sauce.
Bloom the Cinnamon 🤎
Toast the ground cinnamon briefly in the melted butter before adding chocolate to deepen its warm, complex flavor and eliminate any raw spice taste.
Warm Your Milk First 🥛
Heat the milk separately and add it slowly to the chocolate mixture to prevent temperature shock, resulting in a perfectly emulsified, glossy sauce without lumps or graininess.
The Pinch of Salt Trick 🧂
Don't skip the salt—it amplifies the chocolate and cinnamon flavors while balancing sweetness, making the sauce taste richer and more complex than the sum of its parts.
Timing for Maximum Gooiness ⏱️
Pour the sauce immediately after cooking while hot for that signature gooey, flowing consistency over ice cream; if it thickens, gently rewarm without boiling to restore the perfect drizzle.