Easy Homemade Chocolate Sauce Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Easy Homemade Chocolate Sauce Recipe

There’s nothing quite like the rich, indulgent taste of homemade chocolate sauce for all your favorite desserts. Whether you’re drizzling it over a scoop of vanilla ice cream, adding a swirl to a piping mug of hot chocolate, or elevating your chocolate cake with a glossy chocolate ganache, this simple recipe is bound to become your go-to.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 30 minute recipe, dessert recipe, easy recipe, sauce recipe

Servings: servings, 1 cup

Calories: 250kcal

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Equipment

Mixing Bowls

Mason Jar

Weck Jar

Ingredients

1/2 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar or brown sugar
1/2 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/4 Cup Water plus more if needed
A pinch of sea salt

Instructions

In a small saucepan, whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, and water over low heat until smooth.
1/2 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar, 1/4 Cup Water
Gradually stir in the heavy cream and continue whisking over medium heat. Heat until the mixture begins to bubble lightly, stirring frequently to avoid sticking to the bottom of the pan.
1/2 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and pinch of sea salt until fully incorporated.
1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter, 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract, A pinch of sea salt
If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of water at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
Allow the sauce to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a mason jar or other airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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