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Creamy rich and velvety smooth, this cocoa powder based chocolate sauce adds the right finishing touch to any ice cream sundae. Served hot or cold, this old family recipe chocolate sauce will have your dessert lovers begging for more!

Rich Creamy Homemade Chocolate Sauce

Rich and velvety smooth, this cocoa powder based sauce served hot or cold, adds the right finishing touch to any ice cream sundae or dessert.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time :5 minutes
Cook Time :10 minutes
Total Time :15 minutes
Servings :16
Calories :107
Course :Condiment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup half and half or evaporated milk
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • In a small bowl, mix cocoa powder and sugar. Set aside.
  • In a heavy saucepan, heat milk, butter and corn syrup over medium heat until butter is melted.
  • Over medium heat, whisk 1/2 of the dry ingredients into the milk mixture until smooth. Repeat with the remaining 1/2 of the dry ingredients.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, stirring constantly for 1-1/2 minutes.
  • Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • Serve warm or store in refrigerator in a tightly covered container for up to 7 days.

Chef Tips

For this recipe I used regular half and half and dark cocoa powder.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Rich Creamy Homemade Chocolate Sauce
Serving Size
 
2 tablespoons
Amount per Serving
Calories
107
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
 
12
mg
4
%
Sodium
 
7
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
24
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
17
g
6
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
17
g
19
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
136
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
11
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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