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Published: April 26, 2020Updated: September 27, 2020Author: Amy
Homemade Chocolate Sauce is incredibly easy to make and rivals anything you’ll buy at the store. Whip up a batch in only 5 minutes and then drizzle it on all your favorite desserts!
In the time it takes to go to the store and buy some chocolate syrup, you could have already made some and be enjoying it. That’s how quick and easy this Homemade Chocolate Sauce recipe is.
What Ingredients do I need for this Homemade Chocolate Sauce recipe?
You only need 4 ingredients (plus water) – no corn syrup or dairy – just cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and vanilla. You end up with smooth, sweet, chocolate lava!
Is this Chocolate Sauce or Hot Fudge Sauce?
The difference between chocolate sauce and hot fudge sauce is that hot fudge usually uses cream and butter, making it thicker than chocolate sauce, which uses sugar and water. So, technically this is chocolate sauce, but it definitely thickens up as it cools, so it’s like in-between. Basically, perfect. It tastes even better than Hershey’s syrup!
Recipe Variations for Chocolate Sauce
- Use milk instead of water for a creamier texture.
- Stir in a tablespoon of butter at the end for an extra touch of richness.
- Turn it into mocha chocolate sauce by including a teaspoon of espresso powder.
- Give it a spicy Mexican flair by adding a dash of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
- A touch of peppermint extract would make it great for Christmas.
What to use chocolate sauce for?
What not to use it on is a better question!
- Pour it over ice cream.
- Stir it into milk.
- Drizzle it over brownies or angel food cake.
- Layered it in a chocolate trifle.
- Use it as a dip for fruit.
- Give it as a gift! Make a trio of sauces – one regular, one spicy, and one minty!
How to Store Leftovers
This recipe makes 1 3/4 cups with one serving being about 2 tablespoons, which gives you a little drizzle over a scoop of ice cream or slice of cake. But you can certainly use more if you want! I mean, who can resist it?
Any leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Simply reheat in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
If you use chocolate sauce a lot, this recipe can easily be doubled.
Satisfy your chocolate craving with this chocolate syrup – it’s guaranteed happiness!
Other fantastic Chocolate Recipes To Try!
- Easy Chocolate Pie
- Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake
- Texas Sheet Cake
- Easy Chocolate Mousse
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Homemade Chocolate Sauce
Homemade Chocolate Sauce is incredibly easy to make and rivals anything you'll buy at the store. Whip up a batch in only 5 minutes and then drizzle it on all your favorite desserts!
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Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 14 (2 tablespoons per serving, 1 3/4 cups total)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
In a cold saucepan, whisk together the cocoa and the sugar until all lumps are removed. Add the salt and the water and bring to a boil over medium-medium high heat.
Reduce to a gentle simmer; stirring constantly. Simmer for about 30 seconds and then remove from heat. Let cool and then add in the vanilla.
Pour into a glass jar and allow to cool. {The chocolate sauce will be very thin when it finishes boiling, but it will thicken quite a bit as it cools.}
Refrigerate until needed.
Notes
- Any leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Simply reheat in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
- If you use chocolate sauce a lot, this recipe can easily be doubled.
Nutrition
Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
Other Notes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Sauce Recipe, Homemade chocolate sauce
FAQs
Add Liquid
For a glossy sauce that won't harden, substances like water, cream, or milk can work. But beware, chocolate and water aren't the best of friends! Adding water directly to melted chocolate can make it seize, turning it into a grainy, stiff mess.
Is chocolate sauce the same as chocolate syrup? ›
Chocolate Syrup: made with just water – no additional fat like cream or butter. It's thinner in consistency than sauces and easily mixes into drinks. Chocolate Sauce: usually made with the addition of milk, cream, or butter. It's thicker in consistency.
Why is my chocolate sauce not thickening? ›
Water: if you want a creamier and thicker chocolate sauce, use milk or coffee creamer instead of water.
Is hot fudge and chocolate syrup the same? ›
Ingredients: Hot fudge sauce is typically made with chocolate, sugar, butter, and cream or milk, while chocolate syrup is made with cocoa powder, sugar, and water or milk. Consistency: Hot fudge sauce has a thicker and creamier consistency than chocolate syrup, which tends to be thinner and more liquidy.
What ingredient makes chocolate harden? ›
You don't add ingredients to chocolate to make it harden, you temper it by heating it to a specific temperature, cooling it to another temperature, then heating it again. This causes the chocolate to crystalize in a way that leaves it hard and shiny. The temperatures are different for different kinds of chocolate.
Why is my homemade chocolate not hardening? ›
However, if your chocolate hasn't set, there are a few reasons why this could be. It could be that your room temperature is too high. If the temperature is over 68 F, this can cause problems. The ideal setting temperature is between 65 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is a fancy name for chocolate sauce? ›
synonyms: chocolate syrup. types: fudge sauce, hot-fudge sauce. thick chocolate sauce served hot. type of: sauce.
Will chocolate syrup harden? ›
Chocolate Syrup will also harden a bit as you let it cool, so it could be used as a dairy-free ganache. It would be an excellent frosting, although I would not recommend making truffles with this recipe.
What's the difference between chocolate sauce and fudge sauce? ›
The biggest differences are the texture and flavor. Hot fudge is thicker and richer than chocolate sauce. That's because hot fudge is made with heavier ingredients like butter, heavy cream or evaporated milk, while chocolate syrup is made with water or corn syrup.
How do you fix chocolate sauce? ›
Fixing Seized Chocolate
This may seem counterintuitive, but the way to fix seized chocolate is to add 1 teaspoon of boiling water at a time, then mix vigorously until it becomes smooth once again. This is ideal when planning to use the chocolate for a drizzle or a sauce since the chocolate will be somewhat diluted.
Avoid water contact: Water is the enemy of melting chocolate. Even a small amount can cause chocolate to seize up and become grainy and thick. Ensure your utensils are completely dry, and avoid using a lid when melting chocolate, as it can cause condensation to drip into the chocolate.
What chocolate syrup does Starbucks use for hot chocolate? ›
Starbucks makes its hot chocolate with mocha syrup that's used for a variety of other drinks in the store. A barista combines mocha syrup with a couple squirts of vanilla syrup and heated milk, and he then finishes off the drink with a sweet pile of whipped cream.
Why does hot fudge taste different than chocolate syrup? ›
In the simplest terms, it all comes down to viscosity — hot fudge is thicker than both chocolate sauce and chocolate syrup, with a richer, more decadent chocolate flavor.
Is fudge basically chocolate? ›
Although fudge often contains chocolate, fudge is not the same as chocolate. Chocolate is a mix of cocoa solids, cocoa butter and sometimes sugar and other flavorings and is hard and brittle. Fudge is a mixture of sugar, dairy and flavorings that is cooked and cooled to form a smooth, semi-soft confection.
Why did my chocolate harden after melting? ›
Seized chocolate occurs when the chocolate you're melting comes into contact with moisture. Chocolate itself doesn't contain any moisture, so adding a small amount of liquid can disrupt the melting process.
What can I add to melted chocolate so it doesn't harden? ›
Vegetable oil is my lifesaver and I rarely melt chocolate without it! (Don't use this with candy melts or melting chocolate though, just regular chocolate.) As a fair warning, adding vegetable oil can make it so that the chocolate doesn't harden as quickly or as hard. It can make the chocolate a bit softer.
How do you stabilize melted chocolate? ›
Once it hits 115°F, drop in chunks of un-melted fresh chocolate a few at a time, stirring vigorously after each addition until the chocolate drops back down to 81°F. Finally, reheat the chocolate to between 88 and 90°F, making sure that it never rises above 92°F.
