Dreamy Chocolate Mint Sauce
Indulge your sweet tooth with this luscious Dreamy Chocolate Mint Sauce, a decadent dessert topping that pairs rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint for an irresistible flavor combination. Made with a blend of semi-sweet chocolate chips, creamy heavy cream, and a hint of pure peppermint extract, this silky smooth sauce comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for last-minute dessert upgrades. The addition of unsweetened cocoa powder and a pinch of salt enhances the chocolate’s depth, while butter adds a luxurious, glossy finish. Drizzle this warm chocolate mint sauce over ice cream, pancakes, or gooey brownies, or use it as a dip for fresh fruit at your next gathering. Quick to prepare and easy to store, it’s a treat you’ll want to keep on hand for every sweet occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium-low heat until it begins to steam, but do not let it boil.
Reduce the heat to low and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips to the cream. Stir constantly with a silicone spatula or whisk until the chocolate chips are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Sift in the unsweetened cocoa powder and powdered sugar to avoid lumps. Stir until fully incorporated.
Add the vanilla extract, peppermint extract, unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt. Continue stirring until the butter has melted completely and the sauce has a silky, glossy texture.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly for 2-3 minutes.
Transfer the chocolate mint sauce to a heatproof serving bowl or jar. Serve warm over ice cream, brownies, or pancakes, or use as a dip for fresh fruit.
Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stove before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
237 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.7 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 38 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 39 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 16 mg | 0% | |
*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.
