Homemade Chocolate Sauce

This decadent Chocolate Sauce is quick to prepare, resulting in a luxurious homemade delight!

We received so much snow on Wednesday that the schools were closed again on Thursday. Lucky for my kids, I had three chocolate waffles leftover for them to enjoy on yet another snow day. As they were enjoying their breakfast, one of my children (with a mouth covered in chocolate) said, “Mom, this chocolate sauce is so good. Are you going to put it on your blog?” Silly me–I forgot to include the chocolate sauce recipe with the waffle recipe.

I have recipes for chocolate syrup and hot fudge, but this is my version of a classic chocolate sauce. With just a few ingredients, it is simple to prepare, yet it has a rich, deep flavor. Enjoy it with cakes, tarts, ice cream, or any sweet treat that needs an extra chocolate boost. Serve warm or cool — it is just divine!

Homemade Chocolate Sauce

Prep: 5 minsCook: 2 minsTotal: 7 mins Servings: 1 cup This decadent chocolate sauce is quick to prepare, resulting in a luxurious homemade delight!

Ingredients 

• ½ cup half and half
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon espresso powder
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions 

1. Place the chopped chocolate in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan, bring the half-and-half, butter, and sugar to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour the heated mixture over the chocolate. Let stand for 1-2 minutes, then stir until the chocolate is completely smooth. Add the vanilla and espresso powder, then stir to combine. Serve warm. If serving cool, the sauce can be thinned with water, one teaspoon at a time.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat over a low heat or in the microwave. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 1021kcal, Carbohydrates: 89g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 69g, Saturated Fat: 41g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 20g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 79mg, Sodium: 87mg, Potassium: 830mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 71g, Vitamin A: 835IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 205mg, Iron: 7mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Source: Adapted from Joy of Cooking, 1997