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Published: April 26, 2020Updated: September 27, 2020Author: Amy
Homemade Chocolate Sauce is incredibly easy to make and rivals anything you’ll buy at the store. Whip up a batch in only 5 minutes and then drizzle it on all your favorite desserts!
In the time it takes to go to the store and buy some chocolate syrup, you could have already made some and be enjoying it. That’s how quick and easy this Homemade Chocolate Sauce recipe is.
What Ingredients do I need for this Homemade Chocolate Sauce recipe?
You only need 4 ingredients (plus water) – no corn syrup or dairy – just cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and vanilla. You end up with smooth, sweet, chocolate lava!
Is this Chocolate Sauce or Hot Fudge Sauce?
The difference between chocolate sauce and hot fudge sauce is that hot fudge usually uses cream and butter, making it thicker than chocolate sauce, which uses sugar and water. So, technically this is chocolate sauce, but it definitely thickens up as it cools, so it’s like in-between. Basically, perfect. It tastes even better than Hershey’s syrup!
Recipe Variations for Chocolate Sauce
- Use milk instead of water for a creamier texture.
- Stir in a tablespoon of butter at the end for an extra touch of richness.
- Turn it into mocha chocolate sauce by including a teaspoon of espresso powder.
- Give it a spicy Mexican flair by adding a dash of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
- A touch of peppermint extract would make it great for Christmas.
What to use chocolate sauce for?
What not to use it on is a better question!
- Pour it over ice cream.
- Stir it into milk.
- Drizzle it over brownies or angel food cake.
- Layered it in a chocolate trifle.
- Use it as a dip for fruit.
- Give it as a gift! Make a trio of sauces – one regular, one spicy, and one minty!
How to Store Leftovers
This recipe makes 1 3/4 cups with one serving being about 2 tablespoons, which gives you a little drizzle over a scoop of ice cream or slice of cake. But you can certainly use more if you want! I mean, who can resist it?
Any leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Simply reheat in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
If you use chocolate sauce a lot, this recipe can easily be doubled.
Satisfy your chocolate craving with this chocolate syrup – it’s guaranteed happiness!
Other fantastic Chocolate Recipes To Try!
- Easy Chocolate Pie
- Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake
- Texas Sheet Cake
- Easy Chocolate Mousse
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Homemade Chocolate Sauce
Homemade Chocolate Sauce is incredibly easy to make and rivals anything you'll buy at the store. Whip up a batch in only 5 minutes and then drizzle it on all your favorite desserts!
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Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 14 (2 tablespoons per serving, 1 3/4 cups total)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
In a cold saucepan, whisk together the cocoa and the sugar until all lumps are removed. Add the salt and the water and bring to a boil over medium-medium high heat.
Reduce to a gentle simmer; stirring constantly. Simmer for about 30 seconds and then remove from heat. Let cool and then add in the vanilla.
Pour into a glass jar and allow to cool. {The chocolate sauce will be very thin when it finishes boiling, but it will thicken quite a bit as it cools.}
Refrigerate until needed.
Notes
- Any leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Simply reheat in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
- If you use chocolate sauce a lot, this recipe can easily be doubled.
Nutrition
Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
Other Notes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Sauce Recipe, Homemade chocolate sauce
FAQs
Chocolate Syrup: made with just water – no additional fat like cream or butter. It's thinner in consistency than sauces and easily mixes into drinks. Chocolate Sauce: usually made with the addition of milk, cream, or butter. It's thicker in consistency.
Why is my chocolate sauce not thickening? ›
If you would like to thicken the consistency (this is pretty thin!) into a syrup consistency, add a small bit of water to 1.5 Tablespoons of cornstarch and add it in with the cocoa and salt. It should thicken up nicely.
Is hot fudge and chocolate syrup the same? ›
Ingredients: Hot fudge sauce is typically made with chocolate, sugar, butter, and cream or milk, while chocolate syrup is made with cocoa powder, sugar, and water or milk. Consistency: Hot fudge sauce has a thicker and creamier consistency than chocolate syrup, which tends to be thinner and more liquidy.
Why is my chocolate syrup grainy? ›
When chocolate is melted, its ingredients—mainly cocoa powder, sugar, and cocoa butter—disperse evenly, creating a fluid mass. But if even a tiny amount of moisture is introduced, the liquid and the sugar will form a syrup to which the cocoa particles will cling, thereby creating grainy clumps.
What's the difference between chocolate sauce and fudge sauce? ›
The biggest differences are the texture and flavor. Hot fudge is thicker and richer than chocolate sauce. That's because hot fudge is made with heavier ingredients like butter, heavy cream or evaporated milk, while chocolate syrup is made with water or corn syrup.
What is a fancy name for chocolate sauce? ›
synonyms: chocolate syrup. types: fudge sauce, hot-fudge sauce.
How do you keep chocolate sauce from hardening? ›
Incorporating fat can help maintain the fluid texture of chocolate as it cools. Vegetable oil, coconut oil, or cocoa butter can be slowly stirred into melted chocolate. For every cup of chocolate, add about one tablespoon of oil until it reaches your desired consistency.
What thickens melted chocolate? ›
Avoid water contact: Water is the enemy of melting chocolate. Even a small amount can cause chocolate to seize up and become grainy and thick. Ensure your utensils are completely dry, and avoid using a lid when melting chocolate, as it can cause condensation to drip into the chocolate.
What chocolate syrup does Starbucks use for hot chocolate? ›
Starbucks makes its hot chocolate with mocha syrup that's used for a variety of other drinks in the store. A barista combines mocha syrup with a couple squirts of vanilla syrup and heated milk, and he then finishes off the drink with a sweet pile of whipped cream.
Why does hot fudge taste different than chocolate syrup? ›
In the simplest terms, it all comes down to viscosity — hot fudge is thicker than both chocolate sauce and chocolate syrup, with a richer, more decadent chocolate flavor.
Although fudge often contains chocolate, fudge is not the same as chocolate. Chocolate is a mix of cocoa solids, cocoa butter and sometimes sugar and other flavorings and is hard and brittle. Fudge is a mixture of sugar, dairy and flavorings that is cooked and cooled to form a smooth, semi-soft confection.
Can you over melt chocolate? ›
Ideally, the heat required to melt white and milk chocolate is close to 110 F and for dark chocolate, the maximum you can reach is 120 F. However, once you overdo it, the chocolate begins to loose its rich and shiny texture, beginning to lump in your container.
Is seized chocolate still edible? ›
Save it to make hot chocolate, for baking, for grating as a garnish, or mix it with nut butter to create a delicious chocolate spread.
Does chocolate syrup ever go bad? ›
According to Hershey's, however, chocolate syrup has a shelf life. Once opened, chocolate syrup can last for about a year, so as soon as you first use a bottle, you'll want to make as many treats as possible. And a year is only a rough estimate.
What is difference between syrup and sauce? ›
A syrup is a saturated sugar solution. A sauce is any liquid used to accompany food. Sauces are usually savoury; the chef saucier in a traditional brigade system is unlikely to handle syrups which are for the chef patissier. When you put maple syrup on pancakes, you are using it as a sauce.
Is Mocha sauce the same as chocolate syrup? ›
Mocha Sauce is like chocolate syrup/sauce except it's made with strong brewed coffee (double brewed coffee or espresso) in place of water. This gives it a rich chocolaty flavor with a hint of coffee.
Where is chocolate sauce in grocery store? ›
Chocolate syrup is usually found in the canned goods section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
What is the difference between white chocolate sauce and white chocolate syrup? ›
This results in a rich, velvety sauce that's perfect for drizzling over desserts, decorating plates, or filling pastries. What is this? On the other hand, white chocolate syrup is thinner and more pourable, made by combining white chocolate with sugar and a liquid base, such as water or non-dairy milk.
