Dark Chocolate Sauce
Indulge your senses with this luxuriously rich Dark Chocolate Sauce, a quick and easy recipe that elevates any dessert to gourmet status. Made with premium dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), heavy cream, and a touch of butter for silkiness, this glossy sauce boasts an irresistibly deep chocolate flavor balanced with a hint of sweetness from granulated sugar and a splash of vanilla extract. Perfectly smooth and decadent, it can be drizzled over ice cream, cakes, pancakes, or fresh fruit for an instant upgrade to your favorite treats. With just 15 minutes from start to finish, this versatile dessert sauce is a must-have for chocolate lovers. Bonus tip: Add a pinch of sea salt for an extra layer of flavor that will take this sauce to the next level!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 180 grams dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 120 ml heavy cream
- 30 grams unsalted butter
- 30 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt (optional)
Instructions
Chop the dark chocolate into small, even pieces and set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, unsalted butter, and granulated sugar.
Warm the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and the sugar is fully dissolved. Do not let the mixture boil.
Reduce the heat to low and add the chopped dark chocolate to the saucepan.
Stir gently with a spatula or whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and glossy.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt (if using).
Let the sauce cool slightly before serving. It will thicken as it cools.
Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1821 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.4 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.1 g | 415% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 218 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.2 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.7 g | ||
| Protein | 14.3 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 21.4 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 1302 mg | 28% | |
*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.
