Microwave Hot Fudge Sauce

While traditional hot fudge recipes can take a fair amount of effort, this microwave hot fudge sauce recipe comes together quickly without any fuss. A combination of just five ingredients create a glossy hot fudge sauce that rivals more complicated, labor-intensive versions. Corn syrup, a key ingredient in any hot fudge recipe, gives the sauce a silky sheen and smooth texture that remains pourable and flowing when draped over ice cream. Here the syrup is mixed with milk, vanilla extract, and salt and microwaved until warm, then poured over chocolate chips. The chocolate melts into the corn syrup and creates an almost instant hot fudge sauce that’s ready to be served right away, but it also keeps well in the fridge in an airtight container and can be enjoyed anytime for a quick impromptu sundae. For the best texture, reheat the sauce in the microwave on high power for 10–15 seconds just until warm. While serving the hot fudge over your favorite ice cream is an obvious pairing, and it makes a superlative banana split, it’s equally delicious stirred into milk with instant coffee and soda for a quick mocha egg cream.