Vegan Hot Fudge

Yes!  Vegans can still enjoy gooey hot fudge brownie sundaes.  We had brownie hot fudge sundaes for dessert last night.  We topped Fudgy Brownies with coconut milk-based ice cream and homemade vegan hot fudge.  (Note: In my experience, I've found that coconut-based ice cream made by So Delicious is far superior to soy-based vegan ice creams.  But, please let me know if you prefer something else!)

Mmmmmmmmmmmm.

Recipe:
Vegan Hot Fudge

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch 
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 cup organic soymilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water, dissolving the cornstarch fully.  In a small saucepan, whisk together the sugar, salt, and cocoa powder before adding the soymilk, vanilla, and cornstarch/water.  Stir the mixture and bring to a boil over medium heat.  Boil for three minutes, stirring occasionally.  Serve hot.

Comments:
This was my first time making this hot fudge.  I've only had one other vegan hot fudge at a vegan ice cream shop in New York and it was delicious, so I had high expectations. 

Taste:  

This hot fudge gets the job done.  Our brownie hot fudge sundaes were incredible.  While the hot fudge wasn't quite as thick as non-vegan hot fudge, it was still a satisfying treat. 

Accessibility:   

This recipe is both easy to make and inexpensive.    

Ease of Preparation: 

This recipe is quick and easy.  You can make it ahead of time and heat it up in the microwave, if necessary. 

Non-vegan friendliness: 

Though Simon notes that the fudge "is missing the consistency that I'm looking for" in a classic hot fudge, everyone at dinner last night seemed both uncomfortably full and unquestionably sated by the end of the night.  The hot fudge is a great sundae topping regardless of it's thickness.  That said, I'll definitely make this again with a few adjustments and report back on any changes in thickness.