Old Fashioned Hot Fudge Ganache Recipes

CLASSIC HOT FUDGE SUNDAE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the cream, sugar, corn syrup or honey, cocoa, and salt to a simmer, whisking until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the chocolate and let cook until the chocolate melts. Stir in butter and vanilla or liquor. Let cool slightly. Contrary to its name, hot fudge is best served warm, not piping hot.
• For assembly, make the whipped cream. Using a whisk or an electric mixer, beat the cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
• Pour a little fudge sauce into the bottoms of sundae dishes or bowls. Top with ice cream, then more hot fudge, then nuts if using. Cover all with whipped cream and a cherry if you like. Serve.

BEST HOT FUDGE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the chocolate chips and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until melted.
• Gradually mix in the sugar and milk. Increase heat to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, for 8 minutes. Remove from heat, and then stir in vanilla and salt. Serve warm. Store in refrigerator.

15-MINUTE OLD-FASHIONED HOT FUDGE RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and cocoa powder.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, butter, and vanilla. Cook, stirring, until the butter has melted.
• Add sugar mixture to the milk mixture while constantly whisking.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thick and smooth, about 5 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat, transfer the sauce to a bowl, and let it cool completely.
• Use right away or cover and refrigerate (once refrigerated, it will last for a week).

OLD FASHIONED HOT FUDGE SAUCE

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a small saucepan.
• Heat over medium heat, whisking constantly until the mixture boils and thickens.
• Serve over ice cream. Cool, cover and store in the refrigerator.

GANACHE FROSTING

Steps:

• Place the chopped chocolate into the bowl of a food processor.
• Heat the heavy cream in a quart-sized, microwavable container and microwave for 3 to 4 minutes on high, or until it just begins to simmer; be careful not to allow cream to boil over. Pour the cream over the chocolate and let stand for 2 minutes. Process by pulsing several times until chocolate mixture is smooth. Use as is for glazing. If you wish to make a lighter frosting, allow it to come to room temperature, approximately 2 hours. Once at room temperature, place in the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk on high for 2 to 3 minutes.

HOT FUDGE RECIPE

Steps:

• Melt butter and bittersweet baking chocolate (or semisweet chocolate chips) together in a small or medium saucepan over medium low heat, stirring frequently.
• Once the chocolate and butter have melted, slowly whisk in the evaporated milk (or half and half if that's what you're using) until combined.
• Whisk in the granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt until combined.
• Keep over medium low heat, whisking frequently, about 5 to 6 minutes until mixture comes just to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring continuously.
• Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
• Serve hot fudge sauce warm over ice cream or allow to cool, transfer to a heat safe jar or container and store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

OLD-FASHIONED HOT FUDGE GANACHE

Steps:

• In a large, heavy saucepan, bring the cream, corn syrup and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Whisk until blended. Remove the pan from heat. Immediately add the chocolate and vanilla to the pan and whisk until smooth. Set aside for about 2 hours to cool completely, whisking every 15 minutes or so to keep the ganache emulsified. When cool, transfer the ganache to a rigid plastic or glass container, cover, date and refrigerate overnight before using. Ganache will keep refrigerated for up to three months.

OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan. Set aside.
• Combine sugar, cocoa and milk in a medium saucepan. Stir to blend, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer. Do not stir again.
• Place candy thermometer in pan and cook until temperature reaches 238 degrees F(114 degrees C). If you are not using a thermometer, then cook until a drop of this mixture in a cup of cold water forms a soft ball. Feel the ball with your fingers to make sure it is the right consistency. It should flatten when pressed between your fingers.
• Remove from heat. Add butter or margarine and vanilla extract. Beat with a wooden spoon until the fudge loses its sheen. Do not under beat.
• Pour into prepared pan and let cool. Cut into about 60 squares.