Chocolate Nut Sauce Recipe

Indulge in this rich and decadent Chocolate Nut Sauce! Perfect for drizzling over cakes, ice cream, or your favorite desserts. This easy 10-minute recipe creates a smooth, intensely chocolatey sauce with a delightful nutty crunch. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 147.9 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Nut Sauce

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How to Make Chocolate Nut Sauce

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter in the microwave on high for 1-1.5 minutes, or until completely melted.
  2. Add 1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder and stir until smooth.
  3. Add 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1 cup of whole milk.
  4. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
  5. Microwave on high for 5-8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens slightly.
  6. Remove from microwave and whisk vigorously until the sauce is smooth and glossy.
  7. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/2 cup of chopped nuts.
  8. Serve warm over your favorite cakes, ice cream, or desserts.
  9. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers. To reheat, microwave in short bursts until warm, stirring frequently.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

59g

Fat

18g

Carbs

6g