Espresso Hot Fudge Sauce with Toasted Walnuts Recipe
Ingredients
- Prep time: 5 mins
- Cook time: 5 mins
- Total time: 10 mins
- Serves: 1 jar
- ½ cup butter
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- â cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup chopped and toasted walnuts
- 1 Tbsp Espresso powder
- Strawberries and whipped cream for garnish
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