Silky Homemade Chocolate Sauce
A rich, velvety chocolate sauce ready in just 15 minutes using simple pantry staples — no condensed milk required. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or cakes, this foolproof recipe delivers deep chocolate flavour every time. A go-to easy dessert sauce every chocolate lover needs in their repertoire.
🛒 Ingredients
5 servings
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons sweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (200 ml) heavy cream
- 1 pinch of fine salt
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Directions
- 1
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over very low heat, stirring gently until fully liquid and slightly foamy.
- 2
Remove from heat and add the cocoa powder and salt. Whisk vigorously until you get a smooth, glossy paste with no lumps.
- 3
Return to low heat and pour in the heavy cream in a steady stream, whisking continuously. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce is smooth and coats the back of a spoon.
- 4
Remove from heat and rest for 2 minutes before serving — the sauce will thicken slightly as it cools.
💡 Chef's Tip
For a more intense flavour, swap sweetened cocoa for pure unsweetened cocoa powder and add 1 tablespoon of sugar. Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 5 days and gently reheat in a bain-marie before use.
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