Hot fudge has a lot going for it – namely it’s hot and it’s fudge – but the way this complex, salty, slightly bittersweet caramel marries with the vanilla ice cream is a wonder to behold. Actually, I just had a thought…next time let’s use both!
The procedure couldn’t be easier, but you really should be
sure to use a heavy-bottomed pot, and one that’s plenty big enough. As you’ll
see, the sugar can really bubble up and over, and will make a sticky mess of biblical
proportions.