I’m a sucker for any type of chocolate milkshake. I remember ordering my first hot fudge shake at Dairy Queen as a kid and thinking that hot fudge beats chocolate syrup hands down! Sometimes it’s hard to improve upon something that has sentimental value, but using homemade hot fudge and good quality vanilla ice cream for these shakes accomplishes just that. The hot fudge recipe is a favorite from Gourmet; I've tried many different recipes from various sources, and this one is hands down my favorite. I’ve adapted it slightly to cut back on the sweetness and to substitute golden syrup (Lyle’s brand is great) for corn syrup. The hot fudge firms up as it hits the cold ice cream, kind of like a sublime version of Magic Shell, another childhood favorite of mine. <br /> <br />Topped with a cherry and freshly whipped cream, these shakes would be really good on a hot summer evening with burgers on the grill. I’ve suggested proportions of ice cream, milk, and hot fudge below, but you can adjust them to your liking. The hot fudge recipe makes more than you'll need for the shakes, but leftover hot fudge is never a bad thing. - EmilyC

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