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Hot Chocolate Sauce Recipe

Indulge in the rich, decadent bliss of homemade Hot Chocolate Sauce! This easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into a luscious topping perfect for elevating your ice cream sundaes to the next level. Imagine the warm, velvety chocolate melting over a scoop of your favorite ice cream, complemented by crunchy nuts – a taste of pure heaven! Skip the store-bought stuff and create this irresistible treat in just 10 minutes.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 1353.2 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Hot Chocolate Sauce

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How to Make Hot Chocolate Sauce

  1. Melt 12 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of unsalted butter, 1/2 cup of half-and-half, 1/4 cup of light corn syrup, and a pinch of salt in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until the mixture is completely smooth and melted.
  2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture stand for 10 minutes to slightly thicken.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
  4. Serve immediately over your favorite ice cream.
  5. Garnish with chopped nuts (such as pecans, walnuts, or almonds) if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

502g

Fat

276g

Carbs

51g

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