I figured it out!
I finally figured out the answer to all of those desert island questions! You know… if you were stranded on a desert island blah blah blah… It turns out the answer is always always always hot fudge.
Watch. I’m sure you’ll agree.
Q: If you were trapped on a desert island, what one food would you want with you?
A: Hot fudge (and vanilla ice cream) for eternity.
Q: If you were trapped on a desert island and had one book with you, what would it be?
A: Gone with the Wind… covered in hot fudge.
Q: If you were trapped on a dessert island would you prefer waterproof matches or a broken down sail boat?
A: Um… hot fudge?
Q: Desert island roommate: George Clooney or Gerard Butler?
A: This is a trick question… obviously. Gerard Butler with a side of hot fudge.
See? Hot fudge. Always the right answer. Amazing.
I’m pretty sure that hot fudge is one of life’s little miracles. It’s perfect. I happen to love chocolate paired with coffee. The coffee flavor deepens the chocolate flavor. The two are best friends in my book. Hot fudge over vanilla ice cream? Few things in this life are better.
Mocha Hot Fudge Sauce
makes about 2 cups
adapted from The Gourmet Cookbook
1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 ounces good bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), finely chopped
2 Tablespoon unsalted butter, cup into 1/2 Tablespoons
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1 1/2 teaspoons hot water
Stir together cocoa powder, brown sugar, corn syrup, cream, salt and half of the chopped chocolate in a 2-quart heavy saucepan and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until chocolate is melted. Cook mixture at a low boil, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, dissolve the espresso powder into 1 1/2 teaspoons hot water.
Remove the sauce from heat, add remaining chocolate, butter, espresso mixture and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Cool slightly before serving.
Cooled sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Reheat over low heat, stirring to serve after it’s been chilled.
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Wait…I can have Gerard butler AN hot fudge? I never thought about that. Yay, my deserted island fantasy is now complete.
Mmmmm chocolately goodness with a side of hottie. Yeah I mentioned the chocolate first. I know my priorities! :D
The only missing from Gerard Butler and hot fudge is the whipped cream and cherry!!!! No need for a napkin.
*drool*
Yum. I just realized I haven’t had ice cream since summer! And this hot fudge is so calling my name, must make it now.
Would it be too indulgent to add pecans for the sweet and salty fix I’m craving? This really looks yummmm.
Susan
Hi! Love your blog, love your recipes! Can you use natural (non-Dutch process) cocoa? (I’m thinking it should be okay because usually the problems occur when the recipe has leavening, and rising is an issue…)
Thanks!
I think my skinny jeans just turned into hot pants for the umpteenth time in the past few weeks, looking at these yummy picts. What a rich sauce!
Those answers sound about right to me… I love hot fudge!
But I’ve got a question: As a non-American, I’ve no real access to corn-syrup (or at least not in any normal-priced supermarket) so I’d like to know, what I can substitute for it. Honey might have the right consistency, but has it’s own different taste, and I’ve never been sure about self-made sugar-syrup…
Please help a beginner in the kitchen to get perfect hotfudge! ^^
OMG! I don’t crave ice cream very often, but obviously it will be useful for holding the hot fudge sauce. I can’t wait to make this. Thanks.
Gerard Butler and hot fudge together, how come I never thought of that? I like where you’re going with this! :)
Hi Joy, (such a fitting name!!) Just wanted to say I love the new design graphics on your header. Oh and another yummy tasting chocolate sauce is with some chili pepper added. :*
LOVE the new header : ) i’ll even go as far to say that I lurve it…
Gerard Butler with an endless supply whipped cream and hot fudge! I’d live and die on the island, in bliss!
Ok, I luv you that much more. OF COURSE Gerard Butler! Yummy even before the hot fudge…
Hot fudge sounds so good right now. Unfortunately it is 11:15p. I guess I could go to the HEB…but that seems like so much work…tomorrow perhaps…yes, tomorrow!
You take good pictures.
I think rather than Ger… whoever, I’d have my wife – with hot fudge. ;)
I have never made my own chocolate fudge sauce, but this looks amazing! My mouth is watering!!
Awesome…what a GREAT post!! I love this sauce to bits. Sweetness cannot get better than this! Have a wonderful 2010!!
@callas : I don’t have access to corn sirup either, and use liquid cane sugar (or cane sugar syrup), the kind used in rhum cocktails like “planter”
I’m sure it changes the taste somewhat, but it’s still very good and I can find that easily at anystore (usually in the alcohol section, right next to Rhum).
If Joy has advice on the matter I’m all ears too though. :)
Such a decadent sauce. I love it!
Awww….poor George!! LOL!
Oooo Hot fudge yummy. I’ve always wondred how make fudge now I know!
Ahhh! One more reason I love you! I may not be a huge chocolate fan but there is something about Hot fudge that makes me want to just eat it by itself with a spoon- mmmmm
I’m all for Gerard Butler and hot fudge!
It sounds like you are hoping to get stranded on a dessert island instead of a desert island!
that looks delish!
I just came looking for this recipe and did you really tag it as low fat but not as chocolate or fudge? You crack me up. No, really. I. Love. It.
Who?
The chocolate fudge sauce, yes, but I’m going to have to use maple syrup rather than corn syrup. I buy the former, never the latter.
The book? Beyond the Earth and The Sky by Jamie Zeppa. The story of a young MA in English who travels to Bhutan to teach Bhutanese children and youth, in the late ’80s. I have never read such beautiful writing and insights, in something that was not fiction. Try it you’ll love it. There’s been a few reprints, but you want this cover. Yes indeed.
http://www.amazon.ca/Beyond-Sky-Earth-Journey-Bhutan/dp/0385259425/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1279562789&sr=1-1
I love this blog: baking, smart writing, and English lit. You bet.
Ooops. It’s Beyond the Sky and The Earth. I’ve read and re-read this book. Skipped right over the title to the photo. Bad.
Joy,
I don’t know how to thank you enough for all the laughs you’ve provided me with. It’s more than enough that your recipes are beyond fabulous, but your writing reminds me of what makes life worth living.
THANK YOU!
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