Lower Calorie Quick Hot Fudge Recipe

Indulge your chocolate cravings with this unbelievably quick and easy hot fudge recipe! Made with rich, dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), this decadent sauce is surprisingly lower in calories than traditional hot fudge. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, dipping fruit, or enjoying straight from the spoon. This recipe uses just 2 ounces of dark chocolate (easily adaptable to your favorite brand!), making it a perfect little treat.

Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 6 mins
Calories 84.1 kcal
Protein 3g
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Lower Calorie Quick Hot Fudge 67

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Ingredients for Lower Calorie Quick Hot Fudge

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How to Make Lower Calorie Quick Hot Fudge

  1. Combine 1/4 cup milk, 4 ounces (2 x 2oz bars) of 70% cacao or higher dark chocolate (chopped), and 1 tablespoon butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Microwave on high for 25 seconds.
  3. Remove from microwave and stir well. Microwave in 10-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  4. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Pour over your favorite ice cream, dip fresh fruit, or enjoy as is!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

24g

Carbs

1g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Lower Calorie Quick Hot Fudge?

Lower Calorie Quick Hot Fudge takes about 8 minutes from start to finish — roughly 2 minutes to prepare and 6 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Lower Calorie Quick Hot Fudge?

Lower Calorie Quick Hot Fudge has approximately 84.1 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Lower Calorie Quick Hot Fudge?

The key ingredients for Lower Calorie Quick Hot Fudge are Fat Free Sweetened Condensed Milk, Unsweetened Chocolate, Brummel And Brown Spread, Vanilla Extract. See the full list with measurements above.

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