Dessert toppings Recipe
American · Condiment · 20 min total
A versatile collection of three easy dessert toppings: chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, and whipped cream, perfect for ice cream, cakes, or fruit.
10
min prep
min prep
10
min cook
min cook
8
servings
servings
310
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- For chocolate sauce: In a small saucepan, combine chocolate chips, cocoa powder, corn syrup, and 1/4 cup water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Let cool.
- For caramel sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and 1/4 cup water. Cook over medium heat without stirring until amber colored, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully whisk in heavy cream and butter until smooth. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Let cool.
- For whipped cream: In a chilled bowl, beat 1 cup heavy cream, powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Serve each topping separately or drizzle over desserts.
Tips
- Store chocolate and caramel sauces in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently before serving.
- Whipped cream is best used immediately but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours.
- For a salted caramel, add a pinch of sea salt at the end.
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