Knock Your Socks Off Chocolate Sauce
Indulge your sweet cravings with this decadent "Knock Your Socks Off Chocolate Sauce," a rich and velvety topping perfect for elevating any dessert. Made from a luscious blend of unsweetened cocoa powder, heavy cream, and finely chopped dark chocolate, this homemade sauce strikes the perfect balance between bittersweet and creamy. A hint of vanilla extract and a touch of salt enhance its depth of flavor, making it irresistibly smooth and glossy. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe will transform your favorite treats—drizzle it over ice cream, pancakes, or fresh fruit for a show-stopping finish. With its luxurious texture and crave-worthy taste, this chocolate sauce is sure to become your go-to dessert companion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 ounces dark chocolate (finely chopped)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until well combined.
Pour in the heavy cream and place the saucepan over medium heat.
Cook the mixture, whisking frequently, until the sugars dissolve and the mixture starts to bubble gently around the edges of the pan (about 3-4 minutes).
Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the butter, vanilla extract, and salt until the butter is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Add the chopped dark chocolate to the saucepan and continue stirring until the chocolate is completely melted and the sauce is glossy and thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the chocolate sauce cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm over desserts like ice cream, pancakes, or crepes, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2323 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.6 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.1 g | 435% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 700 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 295.8 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 68.3 g | 244% | |
| Total Sugars | 181.3 g | ||
| Protein | 38.7 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 35.4 mg | 197% | |
| Potassium | 3109 mg | 66% | |
*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.
