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
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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