Mexican Chocolate Sauce Recipe

Indulge in this rich and decadent Mexican Chocolate Sauce, perfect for drizzling over your favorite ice cream! This easy recipe, adapted from Food Network's Cooking Live, creates a velvety smooth sauce with a hint of spice in just 30 minutes. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 988.9 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mexican Chocolate Sauce

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How to Make Mexican Chocolate Sauce

  1. Fill a saucepan with about 2 inches of water and bring to a bare simmer over medium-low heat. Place 8 ounces of finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate and 1/4 cup of water in a heatproof bowl that fits snugly over the saucepan (making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water). Stir constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the sauce is smooth, about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Remove the bowl from the saucepan and let it cool slightly. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons of your favorite coffee liqueur (optional, but recommended!), and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Allow the sauce to cool completely to room temperature. This will help it thicken.
  4. Transfer the cooled sauce to an airtight container or jar.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. The sauce will keep, covered and chilled, for up to 1 month.
  6. Serve generously over your favorite ice cream, churros, or even pound cake! Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

523g

Fat

132g

Carbs

48g