Happy Hot Fudge Day!

We at the Haberdashery Cryptid Preserve are celebrating this delightful day dedicated to the rich, decadent, and oh-so-versatile hot fudge! But did you know that hot fudge, despite its name, doesn't actually contain any… fudge?

Hot fudge sauce is typically made with cocoa powder, sugar, butter, milk, and corn syrup, creating a smooth, pourable sauce that complements a variety of desserts. Fudge, on the other hand, is a denser, chocolate confection made with sugar, butter, and evaporated milk.

So, why the confusion? The answer may lie in the origins of hot fudge sauce, which can be traced back to the late 1800s and early 1900s ice cream parlors. Back then, fudge sundaes were all the rage, and ice cream shops likely began offering a hot chocolate sauce specifically designed to be poured over ice cream – hence, “hot fudge.”

Hot Fudge and the Jersey Devil

Here at the Haberdashery Cryptid Preserve, we believe that even the most ordinary foods can hold a touch of the extraordinary. After all, isn't there something a bit mysterious about the way hot fudge sauce seems to transform a simple scoop of ice cream into a decadent treat?

Speaking of the extraordinary, have you heard the legend of the Jersey Devil? This mythical creature, said to inhabit the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, is often described as a winged biped with hooves and a horned head. Some say it has a taste for sweets, with a particular fondness for… chocolate!

So, the next time you enjoy a sundae smothered in hot fudge, remember – there might be more to this delicious dessert than meets the eye (or the taste buds)!