Decadent Chocolate Sauce Recipe

Indulge in this incredibly rich and decadent chocolate sauce, the perfect topping for vanilla ice cream, cakes, brownies, and more! Made with just a few simple ingredients and ready in minutes, this recipe is guaranteed to become your new favorite.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 205.1 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
Decadent Chocolate Sauce

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Decadent Chocolate Sauce

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How to Make Decadent Chocolate Sauce

  1. Fill a saucepan with about 2 inches of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Place a heatproof bowl on top of the saucepan, ensuring the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water.
  2. In the heatproof bowl, add 1 (14-ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk and stir constantly until warm and smooth.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder with 1 tablespoon of hot water until smooth. This prevents lumps.
  4. Gradually whisk the cocoa mixture into the warm condensed milk, ensuring it is fully incorporated and smooth.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Stir in 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract. Continue to stir until the butter is melted and the sauce is smooth and glossy.
  6. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

108g

Fat

28g

Carbs

9g

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