Chocolate Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
116 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
French
Chocolate Sauce Recipe
Description
The Chocolate Sauce Recipe is made by heating milk and heavy cream with vanilla near boiling, then whisking in broken dark chocolate and salt off the heat. The gentle melting results in a glossy, creamy sauce. Adding sugar is optional, allowing adjustment to taste based on the bitterness of the chocolate.
This sauce pairs well with ice cream varieties like chestnut vanilla, profiteroles, French crêpes including chocolate-filled ones, and classic desserts such as Poire Belle Hélène. Its smooth texture and balance of sweetness and slight saltiness enhance many sweets.
Store the cooled sauce covered in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze it. Reheat gently in the microwave or in a pan of simmering water to preserve its texture. This flexibility makes it convenient for preparing in advance or using in batches.
Ingredients
- 150 ml (5 floz/¾ cup) milk whole
- 100 ml (3.5 floz/ ½ cup) heavy cream 30% fat (crème fleurette in France, aka whipping cream
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla powder or extract
- 100 g (3.5oz /½ cup) dark chocolate min. 65% cacao, broken into pieces, bittersweet
- 1 tablespoon caster sugar optional (to personal taste, depending on chocolate used, superfine
- pinch salt fleur de sel (Maldon or Celtic sea salt)
Instructions
- Heat together the milk and cream in a saucepan over a medium heat with the vanilla until nearly boiling.
- Turn off the heat, add the dark chocolate pieces and salt. Whisk until the chocolate sauce is smooth.
- Although optional, depending on the chocolate used, taste test and add a little sugar if necessary.
Notes
- Serve best on ice cream, profiteroles, pancakes, crêpes, or Poire Belle Hélène dessert.
- Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
- Reheat gently using a microwave or placing the container in simmering water to maintain sauce quality.
- Nutrition per 58g serving includes 3g protein, 5g carbohydrates, 9g fat, with a low glycemic index.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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