Chocolate Sauce Recipe
French · Condiment · 15 min total
A rich, velvety chocolate sauce that's perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, or fresh fruit. Made with simple ingredients, it comes together in minutes.
5
min prep
min prep
10
min cook
min cook
8
servings
servings
180
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the heavy cream, sugar, cocoa powder, water, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly.
- Reduce heat to low and add the chopped chocolate. Whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter until the butter is melted and incorporated.
- Let the sauce cool slightly before serving. It will thicken as it cools.
Tips
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently before serving.
- For a thinner sauce, add a little more water or cream. For a thicker sauce, cook a bit longer.
- This sauce can be made dairy-free by using coconut cream and dairy-free butter.
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