Recipes and Cooking Dark Chocolate Fudge Sauce 3.1 (7) 1 Review While this Dark Chocolate Fudge Sauce is rich and delicious as is, you'll go wild for the espresso, amaretto, and peanut butter additions that make this dark chocolate syrup even better. By BHG Test Kitchen BHG Test Kitchen The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has been in continuous operation for nearly 100 years, developing and testing practical, reliable recipes that readers can enjoy at home. The Test Kitchen team includes culinary specialists, food stylists, registered and licensed nutritionists, and other experts with Bachelor of Science degrees in food science, food and nutrition, or culinary arts. Together, the team tests more than 2,500 recipes, produces more than 2,500 food images, and creates more than 1,000 food videos each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on July 1, 2006 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Total Time: 20 mins Yield: 3 cups Ingredients ½ cup packed brown sugar ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 5 ounce bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped ¼ cup butter ¼ cup buttermilk or 1/4 cup milk and 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup whipping cream ½ cup light-color corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions In a medium heavy saucepan combine brown sugar and cocoa powder. Stir in bittersweet chocolate, butter, and buttermilk. Cook and stir over medium heat until chocolate and butter are melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in cream and corn syrup. Cook and stir for 4 to 6 minutes or just until mixture is bubbly around edge. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Serve warm. Tips Transfer any leftover sauce to an airtight container; cover. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving. Amaretto Fudge Sauce: Prepare as directed, except stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons amaretto, coffee liqueur, dark rum, crème de cacao, or brandy with the vanilla. Espresso Fudge Sauce: Prepare as directed, except stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder or instant coffee crystals with the vanilla. Peanut Butter Fudge Sauce: Prepare as directed, except stir in 1/2 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon with the vanilla. Rate it Print