Warm Chocolate Sauce Delight (Printable version)
Velvety chocolate blend ideal for topping ice cream, cakes, or fresh fruit in just 10 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chocolate Base
01 - 4 oz good-quality dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
02 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
→ Dairy
03 - 3/4 cup heavy cream
→ Sweetener
04 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
→ Flavor
05 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt
# How to Make It:
01 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the heavy cream, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until smooth and just simmering.
02 - Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate. Let rest for 1 minute before whisking until fully melted and the mixture is glossy.
03 - Incorporate vanilla extract by stirring gently into the sauce.
04 - Pour sauce warm over desired desserts; gently reheat if necessary before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It takes less time than finding your shoes, and tastes like you spent an hour in the kitchen.
- You can drizzle it on anything from strawberries to brownies and suddenly feel like a genius.
- It uses ingredients you probably already have, no specialty store required.
02 -
- Do not let the cream boil, or the sauce can split and turn grainy instead of smooth.
- Letting the chocolate sit in the hot cream before whisking helps it melt evenly without seizing.
03 -
- Use a whisk instead of a spoon to blend the chocolate smoothly and prevent lumps.
- Taste the sauce before serving and adjust with a pinch more salt or sugar if needed.