Chocolate Nut Sauce
Indulge in the rich decadence of this homemade Chocolate Nut Sauce, a silky blend of dark chocolate, velvety heavy cream, and a hint of vanilla, perfect for elevating your favorite desserts. Enhanced with the irresistible crunch of chopped mixed nuts—like almonds, hazelnuts, and walnuts—this sauce strikes the perfect balance between luxurious creaminess and nutty texture. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an effortless way to transform ice cream, pancakes, waffles, or fresh fruit into something truly extraordinary. With keywords like "easy chocolate sauce," "nutty dessert topping," and "homemade chocolate sauce recipe," this versatile crowd-pleaser is a must-try for dessert lovers everywhere.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 120 ml heavy cream
- 30 grams unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 50 grams mixed nuts (chopped, e.g., almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts)
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and set aside in a heatproof bowl.
In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, unsalted butter, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is hot and the sugar has dissolved completely. Do not let it boil.
Remove the cream mixture from the heat and pour it over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 2 minutes to allow the chocolate to start melting.
Gently stir the mixture with a spatula until the chocolate is fully melted, glossy, and smooth.
Add the vanilla extract and the pinch of salt, stirring to combine.
Fold in the chopped mixed nuts until evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
Serve immediately, or let the sauce cool slightly before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
323 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.0 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 51 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 235 mg | 5% | |
*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.
