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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
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.
What's the difference between melted chocolate and chocolate syrup? ›
Technically they are not the same as chocolate sauce usually is just made with chocolate and cream and chocolate syrup usually had corn syrup added to it. Chocolate sauce tends to be thicker while chocolate syrup is a little runnier and can form into crystal.
What's the difference between hot fudge and chocolate syrup? ›
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.
Is torani or ghirardelli chocolate sauce better? ›
Ghirardelli's Chocolate Premium Chocolate Sauce is the best classic chocolate syrup out there and comes in a squeezable bottle for quick squirting on ice cream, desserts, and more. For anyone who loves a richer chocolate flavor, we recommend the Torani Puremade Dark Chocolate Sauce.
What is a fancy name for chocolate sauce? ›
synonyms: chocolate syrup. types: fudge sauce, hot-fudge sauce.
What keeps chocolate syrup from hardening? ›
Use Corn Syrup
Adding corn syrup to melted chocolate can keep it from hardening when cooled, making it perfect for a glossy cake glaze or dipping 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.
Which is better cocoa powder or chocolate syrup? ›
In general, cocoa powder contains a higher percentage of cocoa solids and less sugar compared to chocolate syrup/paste. Therefore, cocoa powder is generally considered to be healthier than chocolate syrup/paste because it has more antioxidants and less sugar.
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.
Does chocolate syrup taste like chocolate? ›
The result is a smooth, luscious spoonful that's just as satisfying as a bite of high-quality chocolate. Bad chocolate syrup is sugary, thin, bland and not nearly chocolaty enough. The worst offenders are gritty and bitter or taste burned, likely due to the use of very low-quality cocoa.
Although the two are made from similar ingredients, they'll wind up with different consistencies. Ganache might solidify slightly but will remain smooth as a filling or icing. Fudge, meanwhile, will be soft enough to easily bite into while being solid enough to hold its shape after it has time to set up.
What can I mix with chocolate to melt it? ›
Adding a tablespoon of coconut oil or vegetable oil while microwaving helps the chocolate melt more smoothly and makes it the perfect consistency for dipping! The caveat here is that once cool, the chocolate won't set up quite as hard as it did to begin with due to the added fat content.
What are the ingredients in Hershey's chocolate sauce? ›
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP; CORN SYRUP; WATER; COCOA*; SUGAR; CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: POTASSIUM SORBATE, TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS; XANTHAN GUM; SALT; MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES*; POLYSORBATE 60; VANILLIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR.
What is Ghirardelli chocolate sauce used for? ›
Ghirardelli sauces are perfect for creating amazing mochas, white mochas, and flavored lattes. In addition, Ghirardelli sauces are exceptional for topping desserts, ice cream, and frozen yogurt, as well as for plate-scaping. Ghirardelli sauces are made with real chocolate, caramel, and cocoa butter for intense flavor.
What's the difference between chocolate sauce and chocolate fudge? ›
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 to use Ghirardelli chocolate sauce? ›
Perfectly formulated for use in espresso-based drinks, this sauce is also great in hot chocolate and as an ice cream or dessert topping. Ghirardelli's chocolate flavored sauce offers a wonderfully rich chocolate flavors.
What is the difference between Torani syrup and sauce? ›
Syrups add flavor to both cold and hot drinks, while sauces are used to add both body and flavor. Since sauces are thicker than syrups, they are perfect for drizzling on the sides of your glass or over the top for an aesthetic drink that tastes delicious.
