{5 Minute} Homemade Chocolate Sauce Recipe (2024)

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Published: April 26, 2020Updated: September 27, 2020Author: Amy

Homemade Chocolate Sauce is incredibly easy to make and rivals anything you’ll buy at the store. Whip up a batch in only 5 minutes and then drizzle it on all your favorite desserts!

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In the time it takes to go to the store and buy some chocolate syrup, you could have already made some and be enjoying it. That’s how quick and easy this Homemade Chocolate Sauce recipe is.

What Ingredients do I need for this Homemade Chocolate Sauce recipe?

You only need 4 ingredients (plus water) – no corn syrup or dairy – just cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and vanilla. You end up with smooth, sweet, chocolate lava!

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Is this Chocolate Sauce or Hot Fudge Sauce?

The difference between chocolate sauce and hot fudge sauce is that hot fudge usually uses cream and butter, making it thicker than chocolate sauce, which uses sugar and water. So, technically this is chocolate sauce, but it definitely thickens up as it cools, so it’s like in-between. Basically, perfect. It tastes even better than Hershey’s syrup!

Recipe Variations for Chocolate Sauce

  • Use milk instead of water for a creamier texture.
  • Stir in a tablespoon of butter at the end for an extra touch of richness.
  • Turn it into mocha chocolate sauce by including a teaspoon of espresso powder.
  • Give it a spicy Mexican flair by adding a dash of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
  • A touch of peppermint extract would make it great for Christmas.

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What to use chocolate sauce for?

What not to use it on is a better question!

  • Pour it over ice cream.
  • Stir it into milk.
  • Drizzle it over brownies or angel food cake.
  • Layered it in a chocolate trifle.
  • Use it as a dip for fruit.
  • Give it as a gift! Make a trio of sauces – one regular, one spicy, and one minty!

How to Store Leftovers

This recipe makes 1 3/4 cups with one serving being about 2 tablespoons, which gives you a little drizzle over a scoop of ice cream or slice of cake. But you can certainly use more if you want! I mean, who can resist it?

Any leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Simply reheat in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.

If you use chocolate sauce a lot, this recipe can easily be doubled.

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Satisfy your chocolate craving with this chocolate syrup – it’s guaranteed happiness!

Other fantastic Chocolate Recipes To Try!

  • Easy Chocolate Pie
  • Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake
  • Texas Sheet Cake
  • Easy Chocolate Mousse

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Homemade Chocolate Sauce

5 from 60 Ratings

Homemade Chocolate Sauce is incredibly easy to make and rivals anything you'll buy at the store. Whip up a batch in only 5 minutes and then drizzle it on all your favorite desserts!

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Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 14 (2 tablespoons per serving, 1 3/4 cups total)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions

  • In a cold saucepan, whisk together the cocoa and the sugar until all lumps are removed. Add the salt and the water and bring to a boil over medium-medium high heat.

  • Reduce to a gentle simmer; stirring constantly. Simmer for about 30 seconds and then remove from heat. Let cool and then add in the vanilla.

  • Pour into a glass jar and allow to cool. {The chocolate sauce will be very thin when it finishes boiling, but it will thicken quite a bit as it cools.}

  • Refrigerate until needed.

Notes

  • Any leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Simply reheat in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
  • If you use chocolate sauce a lot, this recipe can easily be doubled.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

Other Notes

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chocolate Sauce Recipe, Homemade chocolate sauce

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FAQs

What's the difference between chocolate sauce and chocolate syrup? ›

Chocolate Syrup: made with just water – no additional fat like cream or butter. It's thinner in consistency than sauces and easily mixes into drinks. Chocolate Sauce: usually made with the addition of milk, cream, or butter. It's thicker in consistency.

What can be made from chocolate sauce? ›

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Why is my chocolate sauce too thick? ›

If the sauce is too thick (and possibly looks slightly lumpy or oily) then it is likely that the sauce was over heated. This will cause the chocolate to seize and can make the sauce look thick and grainy and as you stir it may also start to look oily.

How do you store chocolate sauce? ›

You should store chocolate sauce in the same way as you would dairy products, to account for the butter and cream. Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days, and always check it thoroughly before reheating and using. You can also freeze chocolate sauce for up to one month.

What is a fancy name for chocolate sauce? ›

synonyms: chocolate syrup. types: fudge sauce, hot-fudge sauce. thick chocolate sauce served hot.

Is melted chocolate the same as chocolate syrup? ›

Chocolate syrup is thinner and more liquid than melted chocolate, which can affect the consistency of the cookie dough. Additionally, chocolate syrup often contains added sugars and other ingredients that may alter the flavor of the cookies.

What are the ingredients in Hershey's chocolate sauce? ›

HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP; CORN SYRUP; WATER; COCOA*; SUGAR; CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: POTASSIUM SORBATE, TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS; XANTHAN GUM; SALT; MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES*; POLYSORBATE 60; VANILLIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR.

Do you refrigerate chocolate sauce? ›

It's safe to store chocolate syrup in the pantry for two to three years. After it's opened, however, move the chocolate syrup to the refrigerator, where it should remain safe to consume for up to six months. Visible mold or separation or a rancid smell are all indicators of chocolate syrup that has spoiled.

What can I add to melted chocolate to make it less thick? ›

Cocoa butter is the best option as it's the natural fat present in chocolate. Alternatively, you can use a bit of vegetable oil or shortening. Start by adding just a small amount (a teaspoon for every 100 grams of chocolate should suffice), stir it in, and see if the chocolate is thin enough for your needs.

How do you keep chocolate sauce liquid? ›

You can keep melted chocolate from returning to a solid by maintaining it at a temperature between 88 and 90 F, according to Michigan State University. This is too cool for it to burn, but isn't warm enough for it to harden.

How do you keep melted chocolate runny? ›

Funnily enough, it's super simple. First boil some water. Second, very slowly, as in 1-2 tsp at a time add in the boiling water and whisk the chocolate vigorously until the mixture is smooth again. The hot water will essentially melt the clumps back to a liquid consistency.

Does chocolate sauce go bad? ›

Per CNET, an open bottle of chocolate syrup lasts for about six months in the refrigerator. So to play things safe, you can alternatively stick to the best-by date etched into the bottle. Just like anything else, chocolate syrup can go bad, and eating spoiled food is never worth the risk.

Does chocolate sauce go out of date? ›

An unopened chocolate syrup should last at least a year or two after the date on the package. It will probably last even longer with only minimal changes to its taste. Once you open the bottle, the syrup still lasts quite a long time and you can easily store it in the fridge for a year.

Does chocolate sauce wash out? ›

Dish soap works well on natural materials like cotton and silk because it breaks down oils from the chocolate. Let the treatment sit for a few minutes. The cleaner needs time to break down the oils from the chocolate. Before you dare to rub at the stain, move the treated garment into a sink or bowl of cold water.

What is difference between syrup and sauce? ›

Sauces include dark caramel, white mocha, pistachio, mocha, and caramel drizzle. Syrups include vanilla, sf vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, dolce, raspberry, classic, liquid cane, brown sugar, toffee nut, etc! I like to generalize it as sauces are thick and creamy. Syrups are thinner, sticky, and are used for flavor.

Is sauce or syrup better? ›

Coffee syrups vastly outperform sauces in cold applications. You can add syrups to already chilled beverages, and still achieve flavor osmosis. This is in contrast to adding sugar or coffee sauce, which both clump on the bottom.

What's the difference between chocolate sauce and chocolate fudge? ›

The main difference is the texture. Hot fudge is thicker and more rich while chocolate sauce is thinner and more pourable. Chocolate sauce stays sauce in the refrigerator, while hot fudge gets cold and thick…like fudge.

Is chocolate syrup the same as chocolate fudge? ›

Ingredients: Hot fudge sauce is typically made with chocolate, sugar, butter, and cream or milk, while chocolate syrup is made with cocoa powder, sugar, and water or milk. Consistency: Hot fudge sauce has a thicker and creamier consistency than chocolate syrup, which tends to be thinner and more liquidy.

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