Homemade Chocolate Sauce
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Food from scratch always tastes better than what you can find on the store shelf, and that includes this homemade chocolate sauce. Made with real ingredients, it’s rich, creamy and the perfect decadent addition to your from scratch kitchen.
If you have ever had an iced mocha from a coffee shop with a thick mocha drizzle or an ice cream sundae with chocolate on top, you know just how delicious a good chocolate sauce can be.
Here on the blog my goal is give you simple, practical recipes to help you make delicious food right in your own kitchen. Learning how to make your favorite things from scratch is one of the greatest skills we can master as homemakers.
This homemade chocolate sauce is simple and easy to make, and will really elevate your next ice cream bar or homemade iced coffee. I know you will love it!
Why You Will Love This Homemade Chocolate Sauce
Healthy – It’s hard to find a high quality chocolate sauce in the store that doesn’t have a bunch of unnecessary ingredients.
Simple – As always, we stick to pantry staple ingredients around here. This chocolate sauce has simple, basic ingredients that are always on hand in a from scratch kitchen.
Delicious – I mean truly, who doesn’t love a decadent chocolate sauce in their coffee or drizzled over ice cream?
Ingredients
Butter
Sugar
Cocoa powder
Chocolate chips
Cream
Salt
Tools You Will Need
Heavy bottom saucepan
Jar for storing
How to Make this Homemade Chocolate Sauce Recipe
Step 1 – In your pot over medium heat, melt your butter (1/4 cup, 57 g) and once melted add in your sugar (1/2 cup, 100 g). Simmer the butter and sugar together until it begins to bubble. It is important not to let the butter and sugar begin to caramelize.
Step 2 – Stir in cocoa powder (1/3 cup) and chocolate chips (1/2 cup, 85 g) to the butter and sugar. Whisk until chocolate chips are completely melted.
Step 3 – Remove your saucepan from the heat and slowly begin to stir in your cream (3/4 cup, 175 g). Stir it in about 1/4 cup at a time, whisking well between each batch. Whisk in your salt and transfer your homemade chocolate sauce to a glass jar to cool. Store in the fridge for up to a week. Warm slightly in the microwave or on the stove before serving and enjoy!
For a visual, check out these step by step images!
In a pot, combine butter and sugar until bubbly and a slight amber color, making sure not to let it caramelize.
Add in cocoa powder and chocolate chips. Stir until melted.
Slowly add in cream and whisk well. Whisk in salt.
Remove from heat and transfer to a glass jar for storing.
Tips for making the best homemade chocolate sauce
Homemade Chocolate Sauce for Coffee
A huge way we keep to our budget is by making coffee at home. I absolutely LOVE my Breville espresso machine and it has been a great investment (plus the coffee is way better than the coffee shops)!
Every now and then I want to take my usual afternoon latte up a notch and this homemade chocolate sauce is the perfect way to do it.
For an iced coffee: Simply drizzle the chocolate sauce all over the inside of your jar and add in your ice, coffee (check out this homemade cold brew recipe) and milk. Give it a good stir with a spoon or straw and enjoy a delicious iced mocha for a fraction of the cost!
For a hot mocha: Pour your chocolate sauce straight into the bottom of your mug and brew your espresso right into it or if you’re using regular coffee, pour the hot coffee right in! Add in your milk or cream if using and enjoy your cozy, budget friendly hot mocha!
Homemade Chocolate Sauce for Ice Cream
One of the best ways to create fun childhood memories is by having a weekly ice cream bar night. In our home, we call this “Sugar Sunday” and the kids look forward to it every week.
We love having all sorts of toppings for the kids to choose from and this homemade chocolate sauce is the perfect addition! Warm it slightly so it drizzles perfectly over the ice cream and enjoy!
Homemade Chocolate Sauce for Chocolate Milk
Another favorite in our home is chocolate milk! We never buy premixed chocolate milk from the store as it has things like high fructose corn syrup and other harmful ingredients, but we do love making our own!
You can mix in this chocolate sauce to a cup of milk using a milk frother or even a good old fashioned fork! Warm the milk for a cozy, comforting nighttime treat.
Homemaker Tip
Make a batch of this sauce to use for homemade gifts! Fill small glass jars (jelly jars are a perfect size) and place it in a homemade gift basket. Your recipient will love receiving such a delicious gift!
FAQ
Homemade Chocolate Sauce
Equipment
- Heavy bottom saucepan
- Jars for storing
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter 57 g
- 1/2 cup sugar 100 g
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips 85 g
- 3/4 cup cream 175 g
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- In your pot over medium heat, melt your butter (1/4 cup, 57 g) and once melted add in your sugar (1/2 cup, 100 g). Simmer the butter and sugar together until it begins to bubble. It is important not to let the butter and sugar begin to caramelize.
- Stir in cocoa powder (1/3 cup) and chocolate chips (1/2 cup, 85 g) to the butter and sugar. Whisk until chocolate chips are completely melted.
- Remove your saucepan from the heat and slowly begin to stir in your cream (3/4 cup, 175 g). Stir it in about 1/4 cup at a time, whisking well between each batch. Whisk in your salt (1/4 tsp) and transfer your homemade chocolate sauce to a glass jar to cool. Store in the fridge for up to a week. Warm slightly in the microwave or on the stove before serving and enjoy!
Notes
- Warm the sauce slightly before serving as it becomes pretty thick when refrigerated.
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