5-Minute Foolproof Homemade Chocolate Sauce
Make a smooth, glossy chocolate sauce in minutes using simple pantry staples. This recipe is superior to store-bought syrup and perfect for topping ice cream, pancakes, or dipping fruit.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative for variation)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a small saucepan. Whisk these dry ingredients together well.
- Add the water to the saucepan and whisk until the mixture is smooth and no lumps remain.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sauce begins to simmer and the sugar dissolves completely.
- Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Do not boil rapidly.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Pour the sauce into a heatproof jar or container. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Use warm for a hot fudge consistency or chill for a thicker syrup.
Notes
- For an extra glossy finish, stir in 1 tablespoon of cold butter right after removing the sauce from the heat.
- This sauce works well as a quick dip for fruit or marshmallows.
- If you want a darker, richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- This recipe is a great alternative to using meal delivery companies for quick dessert fixes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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