Preparing a smooth chocolate sauce requires careful technique and attention to detail. Achieving the perfect consistency calls for selecting the finest quality chocolate and understanding the impact of ingredients like sugar, cream, and butter. Mastering the art of temperature control is essential, ensuring the ingredients are heated gently and evenly to prevent seizing or burning. Patience and precision are key when combining ingredients and removing the sauce from the heat source at the ideal moment. Let's explore the techniques and ingredients needed to create an irresistibly smooth chocolate sauce, perfect for elevating desserts or savoring on its own.
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CHOCOLATE SAUCE
I make different toppings so we can enjoy our favorite snack-ice cream sundaes. This smooth chocolate sauce is always a big hit. -Nancy McDonald, Burns, Wyoming
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield About 3-1/3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Add the sugar, cream and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1-1/2 minutes. Remove from the heat. , Stir in vanilla. Serve warm or cold over ice cream or pound cake. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
EASY HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE SAUCE
If you are a regular buyer of store-bought chocolate sauce, and didn't realize how easy it is to make your own at home, then I hope you give this recipe a try. Enjoy!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Dessert Sauce Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place sugar, flour, and cocoa powder into a bowl. Whisk together to remove lumps.
- Heat milk, butter, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat until butter melts.
- Whisk dry ingredients into the milk mixture a little at a time. Increase heat to medium-high until mixture comes to a simmer. Cook, stirring constantly, for 6 minutes. After 6 minutes, turn off heat. Whisk in a pinch of salt.
- Pour hot over ice cream or store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 8.5 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 49.2 mg, Sugar 16.5 g
CHOCOLATE SAUCE
Just cocoa, sugar, water and vanilla in this quick chocolate sauce.
Provided by sal
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Dessert Sauce Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cocoa, sugar and water. Bring to a boil and let boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1.5 mg, Sugar 41.7 g
EASY CHOCOLATE SAUCE RECIPE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, cook the chocolate chips along with the whipping cream , stirring constantly. Continue to cook while stirring, until the chocolate chips have melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and add the vanilla extract. Stir to blend.
- Serve the sauce warm or cooled over dessert or ice cream .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 11 mg, Sugar 17 g, Fat 19 g, ServingSize 1 1/4 cups (6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHOCOLATE SAUCE SO SMOOTH
This recipe comes complements of the Taste of Home's Chocolate Lover's Cookbook, Volume 2, 2003! It has become a favorite with me & my friends!
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 3 1/3 cups24, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan, melt butter & chocolate.
- Add sugar, cream, corn syrup & vanilla, then bring to boil, stirring constantly.
- Boil 1 1/2 minutes, then revove from heat.
- Serve warm or cold over ice cream, pound cake, or just enjoy a spoonful of it as is!
CHOCOLATE SAUCE
Steps:
- Heat the cream and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chocolate, stirring, until it's melted and smooth. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
CHOCOLATE SAUCE
Steps:
- Make a simple syrup by combining the sugar and water in a small saucepan over high heat. Stir to moisten the sugar and insert a thermometer. Cook until the temperature reaches 220 degrees F, about 5 minutes. Immediately remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- Follow the method for Master Ganache, adding the cream fraiche to the cream before bring the cream to a boil.
- Add the Tia Maria and simple syrup and stir for 1 one minute, or until smooth and thoroughly combined. Cover the sauce and keep it warm near the stove until it is served.
- Can deep, dark, intense, rich, velvety smooth chocolate be a spiritual experience? It certainly is heavenly when mixed with cream. Praise the pastry angels and pass the bonbons!
- This is the basic ganache recipe. Use it for truffles, tarts, fillings, you name it. Follow the same technique when adjusting the recipe for firm and soft ganache. An alternative food processor method is given, which can be applied to any ganache recipe in this chapter.
- My desire is not only to introduce you to ganache but also to make it a staple in your refrigerator. As long as you don't eat it all as a midnight snack, it can be available to help you throw together dessert at a moment's notice.
- Using a serrated knife, finely chop the chocolate into 1/4-inch pieces. Don't be lazy here. Big chunks will not melt.
- Traditional method: Place the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Bring the cream to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Boiling means the cream will actually rise up in the pan and threaten to boil over.
- Immediately pour the boiling cream over the chopped chocolate. Tap the bowl on the counter to settle the chocolate into the cream, then let it sit for 1 minute. Using a rubber spatula, slowly stir in a circular motion, starting from the center of the bowl, and working out to the sides. Be careful not to add too much air to the ganache. Stir until all the chocolate is melted, about 2 minutes. It may look done after 1 minute of stirring, but keep going to be sure it's emulsified.
- Food processor method: Place the chopped chocolate in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Bring the cream to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat (or bring to a boil in the microwave.)
- Immediately pour the hot cream into the food processor, on top of the chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute, then pulse the machine 3 times. Scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula and pulse 3 more times, until all the chocolate is melted. This smooth, silky chocolate is now ganache. Transfer the ganache to a bowl.
- Let the ganache sit at room temperature until it cools to 70 degrees F. In a 65 degree F room, this will take approximately 4 hours or 2 hours in the refrigerator. You can speed up the process by pouring the ganache out onto a clean baking sheet (thinner layers cool faster.) Once the ganache reaches 70 degrees F, it is ready to be used. At this point it can be covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
SIMPLE CHOCOLATE SAUCE
Follow our step-by-step guide to melting chocolate, add cream, sugar and a glug of almond liqueur if you like
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Condiment, Dessert, Dinner
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of barely simmering water until completely smooth (see step-by-step).
- Heat all of the remaining ingredients in a small saucepan until evenly combined. Remove from the heat and stir through the melted chocolate. Serve warm over chocolate pudding, vanilla ice cream or both!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
QUICK & EASY CHOCOLATE SAUCE
Mom made this chocolate sauce recipe to drizzle on cake, and we like it over ice cream, too. -Janice Miller, Creston, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 2-1/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a small heavy saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 2 minutes., Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Warm gently before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of your chocolate will directly impact the taste of your sauce. Choose a chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 50%.
- Chop the chocolate finely: This will help it melt more evenly and smoothly.
- Use a double boiler or heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water: This will help prevent the chocolate from seizing.
- Stir the chocolate constantly: This will help prevent lumps from forming.
- Once the chocolate is melted, remove it from the heat and stir in the milk, cream and butter: This will help to create a smooth, creamy sauce.
- If you want a thicker sauce, add a little cornstarch or cocoa powder: Just be sure to whisk it in until it's completely dissolved.
- Serve the chocolate sauce immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks: When you're ready to serve it, reheat it gently over low heat or in the microwave.
Conclusion:
Chocolate sauce is a versatile and delicious topping that can be used on a variety of desserts, from ice cream to cakes to fruit. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give chocolate sauce a try!
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