October 21, 2026

It is Wednesday, so it’s time for the Moooseum Ice Cream Fact of the day!

About Hot Fudge Sauce: fudge was starting to be made in the 1890s, and became something of a fad in the early 1900s. The first Fudge Sauce was almost certainly a failed attempt at making fudge. Candy making, and fudge making in particular requires getting the sugar in the candy to a particular temperature, to have it crystalize in a particular way.

It is clear that by 1920 Hot Fudge Sauce was being put on ice cream, especially for banana splits. And we still use it that way today!

Have a great week!