Dairy-Free Hot Fudge Sauce with Carob Option
 
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This rich, chocolaty sauce is sweetened with maple syrup, for a warm, unique flavor that pairs well cake and ice cream. You can even enjoy it fondue-style with fresh fruit and graham crackers.
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Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Serves: about 1 cup
Ingredients
  • ½ cup carob powder or cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoon non-GMO cornstarch
  • 1¼ cups dairy-free milk beverage
  • ½ cup maple syrup (add more, to taste, if using cocoa powder)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Put the cocoa or carob powder and cornstarch in a small saucepan and whisk to combine. Add about ½ cup of the milk beverage and whisk until smooth. Add the remaining milk beverage and maple syrup, and whisk until smooth.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat, and bring the sauce to a simmer. Cook, while whisking, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it forms a thick sauce.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the vanilla.
  4. Serve warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and gently reheat to serve.
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/healthy-vegan-hot-fudge-sauce