Chocolate Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
330 kcal
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Course
Dessert
Chocolate Sauce Recipe
Description
The Chocolate Sauce Recipe uses quality chocolate, sugar, heavy cream, hot water, and softened unsalted butter to achieve a luscious, velvety sauce. Heating the ingredients gently in a double boiler melts the chocolate evenly, while stirring ensures a homogeneous mixture. Once smooth, butter and a pinch of salt are whisked in to enrich and deepen the flavor. This method creates a sauce that is rich and glossy without graininess.
The sauce's texture is creamy and pourable when warm, thickening as it cools, suitable for coating cakes, dipping fruits, or topping ice cream. It balances sweetness against the deep cocoa notes of the chocolate used, making it adjustable depending on the chocolate variety selected. The recipe advises omitting sugar for milk chocolate due to its inherent sweetness.
Stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator, the sauce keeps its quality for about a week. Gently reheating before use can restore the smooth texture. Selecting good quality chocolate contributes significantly to the final taste intensity and smoothness.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. chocolate dark, semi-sweet, or bittersweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup water hot
- pinch salt
- 7 Tablespoons butter softened, unsalted
Instructions
- Dice or chop chocolate if not using chocolate chips.
- Combine chocolate, sugar, cream and hot water in the top of a double boiler.
- Simmer on a medium low heat and stir until chocolate is smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and whisk in diced butter and pinch of salt.
- Chocolate sauce will keep about a week in a covered container in the fridge.
Notes
- Use good quality bittersweet, dark, or semi-sweet chocolate for best flavor.
- If using milk chocolate, omit added sugar since it is naturally sweeter.
- Store sauce in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 525IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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