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The best vegan hot fudge recipe. Creamy, naturally sweet, rich, and decadent. Paleo friendly.
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The best vegan hot fudge recipe! Thick, creamy, and rich. Perfect for dairy-free ice cream sundaes, as a fruit dip, or to drizzle on brownies. Cacao makes this hot fudge super healthy and rich. Dairy-free, paleo, and naturally-sweetened with coconut sugar! 
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Dessert
Keyword: antioxidants, cacao, dairy-free, gluten-free, naturally-sweetened, paleo, paleo hot fudge, refined-sugar-free, vegan, vegan hot fudge, whole30
Servings: 24 tablespoons
Calories: 141kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut cream hard white cream only from top of chilled can
  • 1/4 cup cacao butter
  • 3/4 cup cacao powder
  • 1 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 + 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a medium sized sauce pan, melt together coconut cream*, cacao butter, and cacao powder over medium heat. Cook for a few minutes, whisking frequently, until fully melted.
  • Whisk in sugar and salt. Cook until it begins to bubble, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla extract.
  • Let it cool for a few minutes and then serve immediately or transfer to a glass jar.

Notes

*Use only the hardened cream from the top of a chilled (overnight) can of coconut cream. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 141kcal