Smooth Dark Chocolate Sauce
A rich and velvety chocolate sauce that transforms any dessert into a gourmet treat in just minutes. Made with real dark chocolate and a touch of butter, it delivers an intense flavour and a glossy, silky finish that pairs beautifully with cakes, tarts, and ice cream.
🛒 Ingredients
2 servings
- 100 ml heavy cream
- 80 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 20 g unsalted butter, diced
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
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Directions
- 1
Gently heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat until just warm — do not let it boil.
- 2
Remove from heat, add the chopped dark chocolate, and let it melt undisturbed for 1 minute. Stir with a spatula until completely smooth.
- 3
Add the diced butter and powdered sugar, whisking gently until the sauce is glossy and perfectly creamy.
- 4
Pour warm over your favourite cake, tart, or ice cream and serve immediately.
💡 Chef's Tip
For a deeper, more intense flavour use 85% dark chocolate. The sauce thickens as it cools — reheat gently in a bain-marie if needed.
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