Cranberry Chocolate Dessert Sauce

Elevate your dessert game with this luscious Cranberry Chocolate Dessert Sauce—a decadent fusion of tart cranberries and rich chocolate. This versatile sauce starts with fresh cranberries simmered to perfection with sugar and water, creating a vibrant, tangy base. It’s then transformed with the addition of velvety cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a touch of heavy cream, resulting in a silky smooth texture and an irresistible balance of flavors. A hint of vanilla and a pinch of salt enhance its depth, making it the perfect topping for ice cream, cakes, pancakes, or even holiday treats. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy homemade sauce is a show-stopper that can be stored and reheated for multiple uses. Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and tart with this Cranberry Chocolate Dessert Sauce!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Fresh cranberries
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.25 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.125 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly under cool water and discard any that are bruised or spoiled.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh cranberries, granulated sugar, and water over medium heat.

Step 3

Cook the mixture for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries begin to burst and create a thick sauce.

Step 4

Place a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl and strain the cranberry mixture to remove solids, pressing the pulp with a spatula to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids and transfer the cranberry puree back to the saucepan.

Step 5

Over low heat, stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and heavy cream. Mix gently until the chocolate chips fully melt and the sauce becomes smooth.

Step 6

Add the vanilla extract and salt. Stir until fully incorporated.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.

Step 8

Serve warm over your favorite desserts, or transfer to a jar and refrigerate for up to one week. Reheat gently before serving if needed.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(580.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1107.5

Total Fat 44.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 60mg	0%
Sodium 322.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 188.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.8g	0%
Total Sugars 154.7g
Protein 8.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 36.8mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 333.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.7%

Protein: 2.9%

Carbs: 63.4%