Hot Chocolate Sauce for Ice Cream

Transform your favorite dessert into a decadent masterpiece with this luscious Hot Chocolate Sauce for Ice Cream. Crafted with rich unsweetened cocoa powder, velvety heavy cream, and a touch of pure vanilla, this homemade sauce delivers a perfectly balanced mix of deep chocolate flavor and silky smooth texture. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy recipe requires minimal effort but yields maximum indulgence. Serve it warm for an irresistibly gooey topping or let it cool for a thicker, fudge-like drizzle—perfect for sundaes, waffles, or dipping strawberries. With a pinch of salt to enhance the sweetness and buttery undertones, this versatile chocolate sauce is a dessert essential you’ll want to keep on hand. Store leftovers in the fridge, and simply reheat to enjoy all over again!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 60 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
• 150 grams granulated sugar
• 240 milliliters heavy cream
• 30 grams unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt to combine and remove any lumps.

Step 2

Gradually add the heavy cream, stirring constantly, until a smooth paste forms.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and continue stirring as the mixture heats up. Allow it to come to a gentle simmer, but do not let it boil.

Step 4

Once the sauce begins to thicken, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter until fully melted and incorporated.

Step 5

Add the pure vanilla extract and stir well to combine.

Step 6

Let the chocolate sauce cool slightly before serving it warm over ice cream. It will thicken further as it cools.

Step 7

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat gently over low heat or in the microwave before using.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(484.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1746.3

Total Fat 114.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 306.4mg	0%
Sodium 223.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 187.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.6g	0%
Total Sugars 151.2g
Protein 12.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 78.4mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 920.4mg	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: 56.2%

Protein: 2.7%

Carbs: 41.1%