But that’s before I realized how easy it was to make hot fudge myself.

Homemade hot fudge only requires a little whisking and a few minutes on the stove.

With just six ingredients, many of which are probably already in your pantry, give it a try.

Southern Living Hot Fudge Sundae ready to serve

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Let cool:

Let leftover Hot Fudge cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.

Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Assemble sundae:

Place scoops of vanilla ice cream in a small bowl.

Southern Living Hot Fudge Sundae ingredients

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Drizzle with desired amount of Hot Fudge.

Sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles and top with a cherry.

Southern Living Hot Fudge Sundae cooking the butter and cream until the butter is melted

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Southern Living Hot Fudge Sundae whisking in the sugar and cocoa

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Southern Living Hot Fudge Sundae after cooking the sauce

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Southern Living Hot Fudge Sundae drizzling the ice cream with the sauce

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