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Published: April 26, 2020Updated: September 27, 2020Author: Amy
Homemade Chocolate Sauce is incredibly easy to make and rivals anything you’ll buy at the store. Whip up a batch in only 5 minutes and then drizzle it on all your favorite desserts!
In the time it takes to go to the store and buy some chocolate syrup, you could have already made some and be enjoying it. That’s how quick and easy this Homemade Chocolate Sauce recipe is.
What Ingredients do I need for this Homemade Chocolate Sauce recipe?
You only need 4 ingredients (plus water) – no corn syrup or dairy – just cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and vanilla. You end up with smooth, sweet, chocolate lava!
Is this Chocolate Sauce or Hot Fudge Sauce?
The difference between chocolate sauce and hot fudge sauce is that hot fudge usually uses cream and butter, making it thicker than chocolate sauce, which uses sugar and water. So, technically this is chocolate sauce, but it definitely thickens up as it cools, so it’s like in-between. Basically, perfect. It tastes even better than Hershey’s syrup!
Recipe Variations for Chocolate Sauce
- Use milk instead of water for a creamier texture.
- Stir in a tablespoon of butter at the end for an extra touch of richness.
- Turn it into mocha chocolate sauce by including a teaspoon of espresso powder.
- Give it a spicy Mexican flair by adding a dash of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
- A touch of peppermint extract would make it great for Christmas.
What to use chocolate sauce for?
What not to use it on is a better question!
- Pour it over ice cream.
- Stir it into milk.
- Drizzle it over brownies or angel food cake.
- Layered it in a chocolate trifle.
- Use it as a dip for fruit.
- Give it as a gift! Make a trio of sauces – one regular, one spicy, and one minty!
How to Store Leftovers
This recipe makes 1 3/4 cups with one serving being about 2 tablespoons, which gives you a little drizzle over a scoop of ice cream or slice of cake. But you can certainly use more if you want! I mean, who can resist it?
Any leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Simply reheat in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
If you use chocolate sauce a lot, this recipe can easily be doubled.
Satisfy your chocolate craving with this chocolate syrup – it’s guaranteed happiness!
Other fantastic Chocolate Recipes To Try!
- Easy Chocolate Pie
- Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake
- Texas Sheet Cake
- Easy Chocolate Mousse
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Homemade Chocolate Sauce
Homemade Chocolate Sauce is incredibly easy to make and rivals anything you'll buy at the store. Whip up a batch in only 5 minutes and then drizzle it on all your favorite desserts!
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Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 14 (2 tablespoons per serving, 1 3/4 cups total)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
In a cold saucepan, whisk together the cocoa and the sugar until all lumps are removed. Add the salt and the water and bring to a boil over medium-medium high heat.
Reduce to a gentle simmer; stirring constantly. Simmer for about 30 seconds and then remove from heat. Let cool and then add in the vanilla.
Pour into a glass jar and allow to cool. {The chocolate sauce will be very thin when it finishes boiling, but it will thicken quite a bit as it cools.}
Refrigerate until needed.
Notes
- Any leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Simply reheat in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
- If you use chocolate sauce a lot, this recipe can easily be doubled.
Nutrition
Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
Other Notes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Sauce Recipe, Homemade chocolate sauce
FAQs
Place chocolate300g good-quality dark chocolate, chopped in a bowl. Place cream in a pan over medium heat and bring to just below boiling point. Pour over chocolate, then stir until smooth. Serve warm.
What's the difference between chocolate sauce and chocolate syrup? ›
Chocolate Syrup: made with just water – no additional fat like cream or butter. It's thinner in consistency than sauces and easily mixes into drinks. Chocolate Sauce: usually made with the addition of milk, cream, or butter. It's thicker in consistency.
How to keep chocolate sauce from hardening? ›
Add Alcohol. Liquors like rum, brandy, or liqueurs can prevent chocolate from hardening too fast, ideal for dessert sauces. By incorporating these simple strategies into your chocolate adventures, you can maintain that glossy, luxurious texture even as your chocolate masterpiece cools down.
Is hot fudge and chocolate syrup the same? ›
Ingredients: Hot fudge sauce is typically made with chocolate, sugar, butter, and cream or milk, while chocolate syrup is made with cocoa powder, sugar, and water or milk. Consistency: Hot fudge sauce has a thicker and creamier consistency than chocolate syrup, which tends to be thinner and more liquidy.
How to make chocolate step by step? ›
The Chocolate Making Process
- Step 1: Cleaning. ...
- Step 2: Roasting. ...
- Step 3: Shell Removal. ...
- Step 4: Nibs are ground. ...
- Step 5: Cocoa is separated from Cocoa Butter. ...
- Step 6: Other ingredients are added to the Chocolate Liquor. ...
- Step 7: Conching machines knead the Chocolate Paste.
Do not substitute chocolate syrup for melted chocolate in any recipe. (Plus, let's be honest, the flavor of some of these ice cream toppings—especially those made mostly with high fructose corn syrup or corn syrup—isn't as rich.) The consistency is different and the results will be less than optimal.
Which is better cocoa powder or chocolate syrup? ›
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 833% more protein than chocolate syrup - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 2.1g of protein.
What's the difference between chocolate sauce and chocolate fudge? ›
The main difference is the texture. Hot fudge is thicker and more rich while chocolate sauce is thinner and more pourable. Chocolate sauce stays sauce in the refrigerator, while hot fudge gets cold and thick…like fudge.
Should I refrigerate chocolate sauce? ›
It's safe to store chocolate syrup in the pantry for two to three years. After it's opened, however, move the chocolate syrup to the refrigerator, where it should remain safe to consume for up to six months. Visible mold or separation or a rancid smell are all indicators of chocolate syrup that has spoiled.
Should you add butter to melted chocolate? ›
Adding butter or oil increases the fat content of the melted chocolate, making it smoother and easier to work with. Perfectly melted chocolate will be smooth, silky, and have a shiny finish, says KitchenSeer. If your chocolate is too thick or clumpy, you may be able to save it with some room temperature butter.
It could be that your room temperature is too high. If the temperature is over 68 F, this can cause problems. The ideal setting temperature is between 65 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit. It could also be that the chocolate wasn't tempered, because untempered chocolate takes quite a bit longer to set.
Is milk chocolate or semi sweet chocolate better for fudge? ›
Chocolate: you may use semi-sweet chocolate or dark chocolate. If you want milk chocolate fudge, I suggest using a combination of milk and semi-sweet, so that it's not overly sweet. But this is up to you! You could also use semi-sweet chocolate chips, but I suggest sticking to high-quality chocolate if possible.
What do Americans call fudge? ›
Fudge is a rich, chocolate candy made with plenty of sugar, cream, and butter. Fudge is usually cut into squares and eaten in small quantities. While fudge comes in many different flavors, it's usually chocolate. In the US, another kind of fudge is smooth, melted chocolate that can be poured over the top of ice cream.
What is the chocolate syrup called at Starbucks? ›
Café Flavors at Home Inspired by our signature café beverages and crafted with natural flavors, Starbucks® Mocha Sauce is perfect in your favorite coffee drinks, desserts and more.
What is chocolate glaze made of? ›
A classic Chocolate Mirror Glaze is made of gelatine, water, cream, sugar and cocoa powder. Some recipes use melted chocolate and condensed milk, but they aren't as nice to eat. They make a yield a thicker, less elegant Mirror Glaze that's also overly sweet.
How do you make melted chocolate liquid? ›
To thin melted chocolate, add a small amount of neutral oil, like vegetable oil or cocoa butter, stirring gently until it reaches the desired consistency. Melt slowly to avoid overheating, and keep water out to prevent the chocolate from seizing.
How do you make chocolate melt and harden? ›
You don't add ingredients to chocolate to make it harden, you temper it by heating it to a specific temperature, cooling it to another temperature, then heating it again. This causes the chocolate to crystalize in a way that leaves it hard and shiny. The temperatures are different for different kinds of chocolate.
How to make chocolate you can drizzle? ›
Place the chocolate in a bowl set over a pot with a bit of water which is lightly simmering. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is all melted. To get very even and precise chocolate, pour the melted chocolate into a Ziploc bag and cut off a bit of the corner, then drizzle with a zig-zag motion.
