Chocolate Rum Sauce Recipe

Indulge in this rich and irresistible chocolate rum sauce! Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, or even pound cake. This easy 15-minute recipe combines the deep flavors of dark chocolate and rich rum for an unforgettable dessert topping. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 128.3 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Rum Sauce

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How to Make Chocolate Rum Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted margarine.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Be careful not to let it burn.
  3. Remove from heat and whisk in 1/2 cup heavy cream until smooth.
  4. Stir in 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder until fully combined and no lumps remain.
  5. Reduce heat to low and gently stir in 2 tablespoons of dark rum (or to taste). Continue to stir for 1 minute to allow the alcohol to cook slightly and the sauce to thicken.
  6. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

74g

Fat

3g

Carbs

8g