Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce
Elevate your desserts with this luscious Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce, a decadent treat that’s as versatile as it is indulgent. Crafted with rich, bittersweet chocolate (60-70% cocoa), velvety heavy cream, and a touch of unsalted butter, this silky sauce boasts a perfect balance of sweetness and depth. A hint of vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt enhance its complex flavors, making it the ultimate topping for ice cream, cakes, pancakes, or fresh fruit. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe delivers a gourmet experience with minimal effort, perfect for elevating any dessert or satisfying a chocolate craving. Plus, it stores beautifully, so you can enjoy it all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate (60-70% cocoa)
- 0.75 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp sea salt
Instructions
Chop the bittersweet chocolate into small, uniform pieces for even melting. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, butter, and granulated sugar over medium heat.
Stir constantly until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved; do not let the mixture boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately add the chopped chocolate to the cream mixture.
Let the chocolate sit undisturbed for 2 minutes to allow it to soften and begin melting.
Using a whisk or silicone spatula, gently stir the chocolate and cream mixture until smooth and fully combined.
Stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt to enhance the flavor of the sauce.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving; it will thicken as it cools.
Serve warm over desserts like ice cream, cakes, or fresh fruit. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1541 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.7 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.3 g | 342% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 180 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 682 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.3 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 960 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
