5 from 21 votes
Easy Chocolate Sauce Recipe
The Easy Chocolate Sauce is made by heating heavy cream and sugar to a gentle boil then whisking in semi-sweet chocolate chips until melted and smooth. This results in a rich, glossy sauce suitable for desserts or drizzling. It can be reheated gently to return to sauce consistency after chilling.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings:
1
cups
Calories:
2003 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
Instructions
- Add the cream and sugar to a medium size sauce pot and bring to a light boil over medium-low heat.
- Add in the chocolate, turn the heat to low and immediately whisk until the chocolate is mixed in and the sauce is smooth.
- Serve.
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Notes
- Reheat sauce gently over low heat or in a microwave until smooth and pourable again.
- Make sauce up to 3-4 days in advance; store covered in the refrigerator.
- Keep refrigerated for up to 7 days; do not freeze.
- Thickened sauce in the fridge resembles ganache and can be scooped with berries.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a thinner sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
2003kcal
(100%)
Carbohydrates
137g
(46%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
157g
(242%)
Saturated Fat
94g
(470%)
Cholesterol
337mg
(112%)
Sodium
109mg
(5%)
Potassium
1199mg
(26%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
102g
(204%)
Vitamin A
3589IU
(72%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
266mg
(27%)
Iron
11mg
(61%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2003
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2003kcal | 100% |
| Carbohydrates | 137g | 46% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 157g | 242% |
| Saturated Fat | 94g | 470% |
| Cholesterol | 337mg | 112% |
| Sodium | 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 1199mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 102g | 204% |
| Vitamin A | 3589IU | 72% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 266mg | 27% |
| Iron | 11mg | 61% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.