Best 8 Hot Chocolate Sauce For Ice Cream Recipes

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Hot chocolate sauce is a decadent and versatile sauce that can be used to enhance the flavor of various desserts, especially ice cream. Its rich, creamy texture and luscious chocolate flavor make it an instant favorite among chocolate lovers. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy recipe or a more elaborate one with unique twists, there are countless variations of hot chocolate sauce that can tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we will present a selection of the best hot chocolate sauce recipes, ranging from classic to innovative, to help you create a delightful topping for your favorite ice cream.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE SAUCE



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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

¾ cup white sugar
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ¼ cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract, or more to taste
1 tiny pinch salt

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 FOR ICE CREAM



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield About 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 2/3 cups heavy cream
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
3 ounces milk chocolate, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat the cream over medium heat until very hot, just below a simmer. Put the dark and milk chocolates into a medium bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and shake the bowl to settle it; let stand 2 minutes. With a small whisk, starting in the center of the bowl, whisk in small circles, working your way outward, until the chocolate is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Use warm or at room temperature. Store the leftover sauce in an airtight container for up to 1 week. The sauce can be warmed over low heat in a saucepan before using.

LEE LEE'S FAMOUS CHOCOLATE SAUCE FOR ICE CREAM



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Here it is folks! First time ever in print! My Mom's famous hot chocolate sauce for ice cream sundaes. These are ingredients you more than likely always have on hand. Try this once and you will never buy store bought sauce again!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Sauces

Time 2m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2-2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup water (more or less, as needed to make a stirable consistency)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, cocoa, and salt in small saucepan.
  • Add enough water to make stirable consistency.
  • Add butter to cocoa mixture.
  • Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly.
  • Allow to boil for 1 minute, stirring.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Serve warm over ice cream.
  • Add sliced bananas and chopped walnuts if you really want a treat!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.7, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 111.4, Carbohydrate 26.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 25, Protein 0.6

SIMPLE CHOCOLATE SAUCE



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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

50g good-quality dark chocolate (use at least 70% cocoa solids)
25g butter
125ml double cream
1 tbsp caster sugar
1 tbsp Disaronno liqueur (optional)

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

HOT FUDGE ICE CREAM TOPPING



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Hot fudge sundaes are an elegant but easy dessert. This rich, dark chocolate sauce drapes beautifully and is delicious on peppermint ice cream, coffee ice cream, butter pecan and lots of other flavors!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cocoa. Stir in the milk; add butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers., To reheat: Place sauce in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

THE SIMPLEST HOT CHOCOLATE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 ounces chocolate chips
1 cup heavy cream
Additional flavorings: kahlua, leftover coffee, peanut butter

Steps:

  • Combine chips and cream in a bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir until chocolate is melted and combines with cream. Stir in additional flavorings if desired. Serve warm.

HOT CHOCOLATE SAUCE FOR ICE CREAM



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Make and share this Hot Chocolate Sauce for Ice Cream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by spyranch

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Melt unsweetened chocolate in double boiler over, not in, hot water. Add and melt buttter. Stir and blend well, then add boiling water. Stir well. Add sugar and corn syrup. Permit the sauce to boil readily but not furiously over direct heat. Do not stir. Boil 5 minutes for ordinary sauce, boil 8 minutes for sauce that hardens on ice cream. Remove from heat and add vanilla and stir. May reheat leftover sauce over hot water.

DELICIOUS CHOCOLATE SAUCE



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Dressing up a dish of ice cream is especially easy with this sauce. It mixes together in a matter of minutes! The sauce serves another purpose, too. One batch yields so much, I have plenty extra to pour into pint jars and give out as gifts. -Dorothy Anderson, Ottawa, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat; stir in sugar and salt. Gradually stir in milk; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla., Serve warm or at room temperature (sauce will thicken upon cooling). Store, covered, in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Using high-quality chocolate is essential for achieving a rich and flavorful sauce. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60%.
  • To prevent the sauce from curdling, temper the chocolate by slowly adding hot liquid to it while stirring constantly.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, simmer it for a few minutes until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • For a sweeter sauce, add more sugar or honey to taste.
  • To add a touch of spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or cinnamon.
  • Serve the sauce immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Hot chocolate sauce is a versatile and delicious topping that can be used on ice cream, cakes, brownies, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its rich, chocolatey flavor, hot chocolate sauce is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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