Rich and Velvety Chocolate Sauce
Elevate your dessert game with this decadent chocolate sauce, perfectly paired with a scoop of homemade ice cream or as a topping for your next sundae extravaganza.
A Sauce Above the Rest
What sets this sauce apart is its bold, intense flavor profile, achieved by combining rich heavy cream, whole milk, and unsweetened cocoa powder. The result is a sauce that’s more bitter than sweet, making it an ideal match for your favorite ice cream flavors.
Reheating Made Easy
To reheat the sauce, simply cover it and microwave for 1 minute. Remove from the microwave and stir until completely melted and smooth. This hassle-free reheating process makes it perfect for parties or gatherings where you need to serve a crowd.
A Recipe for Success
This recipe has been featured in our Super Bowl for a Crowd menu, Chocolate Desserts photo gallery, and Family-Friendly Party Done Right photo gallery. With a yield of 2 cups and a difficulty level of easy, it’s a must-try for anyone looking to take their dessert game to the next level.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Combine and Simmer
Combine cream, milk, water, cocoa powder, corn syrup, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking until the cocoa powder is completely dissolved.
Step 2: Add Chocolate and Stir
Remove from heat and add chocolate, butter, and vanilla, stirring until the chocolate is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Serve and Enjoy
Serve warm and indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of this intense chocolate sauce.
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