My dad’s favorite way to eat ice cream is a banana split with the works — a nut topping, sprinkles, and hot fudge. During my childhood summers, we would make our fancy ice cream concoctions together at least once a week. And while I wasn’t the biggest fan of bananas or nuts in mine, I looooved hot fudge. In fact, I loved it so much that sometimes, I’d just eat it by the spoonful — no ice cream necessary!
After I went vegan, I searched far and wide for a good hot fudge topping that would hit the spot but nothing really hit the spot. Then, I tried making my own and trust me when I tell you it’s fudging amazing. Vegan butter, sweetened condensed coconut milk, and cocoa powder come together to create the perfectly rich and indulgent chocolate flavor I always crave.
Is your mouth watering yet? Good thing this recipe requires just three ingredients (with the option to mix in your favorite toppings) and just 12 minutes of your time!
3 Ingredient Vegan Hot Fudge (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegan butter
- 13 oz sweetened condensed coconut milk*
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- optional: chocolate sprinkles, crushed nuts, or other mix-ins of choice
Instructions
- Melt vegan butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, pour the condensed coconut milk into the pan. Sift in the cocoa powder and use a whisk to remove any clumps.
- Continue to stir and heat the mixture for 10 - 12 minutes, at which point it should take on a fudge-like consistency. You'll know it's ready when you run a spatula through it and it takes a second or two for the fudge to move inwards.
- Turn off the heat and transfer the fudge to a glass container. Cool for at least 5 minutes before drizzling over ice cream, cakes, or other desserts. Store leftover fudge in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat before serving.
Notes:
Condensed Coconut Milk
I have had luck finding this ingredient in the 'Latin Foods' or 'International Foods' aisles at various grocery chains. I usually get Iberia Foods' Coconut Cream. In spite of what the label says, this is a condensed coconut milk, not a simple coconut cream. Other options include:
- Nature's Charm
- Let's Do Organic
- A homemade version; here's a great recipe!
