Silky Homemade Chocolate Sauce
A rich, velvety chocolate sauce made with just four pantry staples and ready in under 10 minutes. It drapes beautifully over cakes, ice cream, and crepes, turning any dessert into something special. Simple enough for a weeknight, impressive enough for guests.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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Directions
- 1
Combine the heavy cream, cocoa powder, sugar, and butter in a medium saucepan. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- 2
Place over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce begins to simmer and small bubbles form at the edges.
- 3
Reduce heat to low and keep stirring for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- 4
Remove from heat and drizzle generously over your favorite cake, ice cream, or brownies.
💡 Chef's Tip
For a deeper flavor, swap half the cocoa powder for melted dark chocolate (70% cacao). A pinch of sea salt added at the end balances the sweetness perfectly.
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