peppermint hot fudge sauce
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 6 of 8 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate | 1 oz (28g) semisweet | 155 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Corn | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Cream | 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy | 51 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Syrup | not in our table | 0 |
| Peppermint | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup heavy or whipping cream
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup or golden syrup (see Note above)
- 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ideally Dutch-processed
- Heaping 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt or level 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (or, about 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips), divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract, or to taste
- Crushed candy canes, for serving (optional)