Homemade Hot Chocolate Sauce

Name: Homemade Hot Chocolate Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Française
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons honey or light corn syrup; 1 pinch of fine salt; 2 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

By Marie Lefebvre · Updated October 5, 2026

A rich and glossy chocolate sauce that comes together in minutes on the stovetop. Pour it warm over vanilla ice cream, brownies, or pancakes for an instant indulgent treat. Simple ingredients, extraordinary results.

Prep⏱️ 10 min

Servings👥 4 servings

Difficulty📊 Very Easy

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🛒 Ingredients

4 servings

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons honey or light corn syrup
1 pinch of fine salt
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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Directions

1
Combine all ingredients in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan.
2
Heat over low heat, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.
3
Continue stirring for 1 to 2 more minutes until the sauce is smooth, glossy, and slightly thickened.
4
Remove from heat as soon as the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
5
Serve immediately over ice cream, cakes, waffles, or your favourite dessert.

💡 Chef's Tip

For a deeper flavour, swap half the cocoa powder for finely grated dark chocolate. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 5 days — gently reheat in a saucepan over low heat with a splash of water.