Jul 14 2026
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Hot Fudge Shake Recipe

Inspired by The Burger Dive
Time30m
Serves4

Make Hot Fudge Shake Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Toppings (Optional)

Method

Preparing Hot Fudge Sauce

  1. 1

    Make the Hot Fudge Sauce

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and heavy cream.

  2. 2

    Stir and Heat

    Whisk the mixture continuously until it starts to simmer. Then, add the butter and continue to stir until melted and fully incorporated.

  3. 3

    Finish the Sauce

    Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Set aside to cool slightly.

Blending the Shake

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream and milk.

  2. 5

    Add Hot Fudge

    Pour in half of the prepared hot fudge sauce (reserve the other half for drizzling) into the blender.

  3. 6

    Blend Until Smooth

    Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, with no chunks of ice cream remaining.

Serving the Shake

  1. 7

    Pour into Glasses

    Pour the hot fudge shake into tall glasses.

  2. 8

    Add Toppings

    Top with whipped cream, chopped nuts, and chocolate shavings if desired.

  3. 9

    Drizzle Extra Fudge

    Drizzle the remaining hot fudge sauce over the top of each shake.

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