Homemade Chocolate Sauce
Absolutely! Here’s a recipe for Homemade Chocolate Sauce:
Preparation Time:
- Prep: 5 minutes
- Cook: 10 minutes
- Total: 15 minutes
Intensity:
- Easy
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Combine Ingredients:
- In a medium-sized saucepan, whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add Liquid Ingredients:
- Gradually add water, light corn syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the cocoa mixture. Whisk continuously to avoid lumps.
- Cook Over Medium Heat:
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir the mixture constantly until it comes to a gentle boil.
- Simmer:
- Once it boils, reduce the heat to low, and let the mixture simmer for about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Remove from Heat:
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the chocolate sauce cool for a few minutes.
- Strain (Optional):
- For a smoother consistency, you can strain the chocolate sauce using a fine-mesh sieve to remove any remaining cocoa lumps.
- Store or Serve:
- Pour the homemade chocolate sauce into a glass jar or airtight container. Allow it to cool completely before sealing.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Nutrition Information (per tablespoon, makes approximately 1.5 cups):
- Calories: 50
- Total Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 5mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 12g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.5g
- Sugars: 9g
- Protein: 1.5g
Note:
- Adjust the sweetness according to your preference by adding more or less sugar.
- Experiment with the consistency by simmering for a shorter or longer duration.
This Homemade Chocolate Sauce is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, dipping fruits, or enhancing your favorite desserts. Enjoy the rich and decadent flavor of this versatile chocolate sauce!
