Rich, silky, and perfectly pourable — this easy hot fudge is made right in the slow cooker with minimal effort.
⏱️ Time & Yield
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Prep: 5 minutes
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Cook: 1–1½ hours (LOW)
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Yield: About 2 cups (16 servings)
🛒 Ingredients (4 only)
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 can (14 oz / 400 g) sweetened condensed milk
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½ cup heavy cream
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1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Add to Slow Cooker
Place into slow cooker:
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chocolate chips
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sweetened condensed milk
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heavy cream
Do not add vanilla yet.
2️⃣ Cook
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Cover and cook on LOW for 1–1½ hours
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Stir every 20–30 minutes if possible
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Heat until chocolate is fully melted
⚠️ Avoid HIGH heat — chocolate can scorch.
3️⃣ Finish
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Stir until smooth and glossy
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Mix in vanilla extract
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If too thick, add 1–2 tbsp warm cream
4️⃣ Serve
Serve warm over:
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ice cream
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brownies
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pancakes
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waffles
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fruit
🔢 Estimated WW Points
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Per 2 tbsp: ~4–5 points
(Rich dessert — enjoy in small portions.)
🌿 Anti-Inflammatory?
Not really (treat food).
⚠️ Why
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Added sugar
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Saturated fat
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Sweetened condensed milk
👍 Small positives
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Dark chocolate contains antioxidants
To improve
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Use dark chocolate (70%)
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Reduce portion size
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Use light cream
💡 Pro Tips
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Use good-quality chocolate chips
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Stir gently to keep texture smooth
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Keep on WARM for serving parties
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For thicker fudge → cook lid slightly open last 15 minutes
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For thinner sauce → add warm milk
🔄 Easy Variations
🍫 Extra dark
Use half dark chocolate chips
☕ Mocha
Add 1 tsp instant coffee
🧂 Salted caramel vibe
Add pinch flaky salt
🧊 Storage
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Fridge: up to 2 weeks
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Reheat: microwave in 20-second bursts
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Freezer: up to 2 months