Best 9 Chocolate Sauce For Ice Cream Recipes

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Chocolate sauce is an essential topping for any dessert lover, especially when paired with a scoop of cold, creamy ice cream. Its rich, decadent flavor adds a touch of elegance to any dish, whether it's a simple vanilla sundae or an elaborate ice cream cake. This article offers three delectable chocolate sauce recipes, each with its own unique flavor profile, to satisfy your sweet cravings.

The first recipe, a classic chocolate sauce, is a timeless favorite. Made with just a handful of ingredients, including cocoa powder, sugar, butter, and milk, it's a quick and easy sauce that can be whipped up in minutes. The second recipe, a salted caramel chocolate sauce, takes the classic chocolate sauce to the next level with the addition of salted caramel. This sauce is perfect for those who enjoy a sweet and salty combination. The third recipe, a white chocolate sauce, is a luscious and creamy variation on the classic chocolate sauce. Made with white chocolate, this sauce is perfect for those who prefer a milder chocolate flavor.

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 SHELL SAUCE FOR ICE CREAM



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 tablespoons coconut oil
8 ounces dark, milk or bittersweet chocolate, broken into pieces
1 pint ice cream

Steps:

  • Heat the coconut oil and chocolate over a double boiler of simmering water, stirring until melted. Turn off the heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Divide the ice cream among 3 bowls. Pour over the sauce; it will harden immediately.

EASY CHOCOLATE SAUCE RECIPE



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This quick and easy recipe for chocolate sauce has just three ingredients. It is perfect for topping ice cream and other desserts.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Sauce

Time 14m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla

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

30-SECOND EASY CHOCOLATE SAUCE



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With two ingredients and thirty seconds, you can make this decadent Easy Chocolate Sauce, perfect for serving over ice cream, brownies, and whatever else your heart desires.

Provided by Tracy

Categories     Dessert

Time 1m

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (*)
1/4 cup (1.5oz) chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In small microwave-safe bowl, microwave cream or milk for 30 seconds, until simmering. Remove from microwave and stir in chocolate until melted and smooth (the mixture may look quite thin at first, but just keep stirring. It will come together!) Pour over ice cream and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOCOLATE SAUCE



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield About 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 pound semisweet chocolate, chopped in chunks

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.

CREPES WITH ICE CREAM AND CHOCOLATE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
2 Tbs. canola oil
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 pint vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a blender and pulse a few times to break them up. Add milk, oil, flour and salt and blend until smooth. Heat a small (8- or 9-inch) nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat. Place a small amount of oil on a paper towel and rub it over the surface of the pan. Pour in 1/4 cup of the crepe batter and quickly swirl the pan around until it covers the entire bottom of the pan. Cook for 2 minutes, or until the crepe is set in the center. Loosen the edges with a spatula and turn the crepe over. Cook for 1 minute, or until very lightly browned, and remove from the pan. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, oiling the pan before cooking each crepe.
  • To make the sauce: Place the chocolate chips, cream and sugar in a small saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until the chocolate is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and serve warm.To serve: Fold the crepes in quarters and arrange three in the center of each plate. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and spoon the chocolate sauce on top.

QUICK & EASY CHOCOLATE SAUCE



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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

12 ounces (2 cups) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup sugar

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.

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

PROFITEROLES WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE AND ICE CREAM



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The chocolate sauce recipe for this delicious dessert is from chef Michel Roux's cookbook, "Pastry: Savory and Sweet."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 2 to 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large egg
Pate a Choux
Vanilla ice cream
Confectioners' sugar
9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 cup superfine sugar
2 tablespoons butter, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Whisk together egg with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl for the egg wash. Set aside.
  • Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Transfer Pate a Choux to a pastry bag fitted with a 5/8-inch plain tip. Pipe dough into 2-inch rounds about 1 inch apart. Gently smooth the pointed peaks with a moistened finger, rounding tops to ensure even rising. Brush tops with reserved egg wash. Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 25 minutes. The profiteroles should feel light and airy. Remove puffs from oven and transfer sheets to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Make the chocolate sauce: Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of hot water to melt gently, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. Put the milk, cream, and superfine sugar into a pan and bring to a boil, whisking continuously. Take off the heat. Still whisking, pour on the melted chocolate, then return to the heat. Still whisking, let the sauce bubble briefly over medium heat. Turn off the heat and whisk in the pieces of butter, one at a time. Pass the sauce through a fine chinois into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and keep warm in a bain-marie.
  • Using a serrated knife, slice off the top third of each puff; set aside. Place a scoop of ice cream on the bottom of each puff; replace tops. Dust with confectioners' sugar and drizzle with chocolate sauce. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality chocolate: The quality of your chocolate will directly impact the taste of your sauce. Look for a chocolate with a high percentage of cocoa solids (at least 60%) and a smooth, rich flavor.
  • Use heavy cream: Heavy cream will give your sauce a rich, creamy texture. If you don't have heavy cream, you can use whole milk, but your sauce will be thinner.
  • Don't overheat the chocolate: Overheating the chocolate can cause it to seize and become grainy. Be patient and heat the chocolate slowly over low heat.
  • Stir constantly: Stirring the chocolate sauce constantly will help to prevent it from burning or seizing.
  • Add flavorings to taste: You can add a variety of flavorings to your chocolate sauce, such as vanilla extract, cinnamon, or even chili powder. Get creative and experiment with different flavors to find your favorite combination.
  • Serve immediately: Chocolate sauce is best served immediately after it is made. If you need to store it, let it cool completely and then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious chocolate sauce that is perfect for ice cream, cakes, brownies, and other desserts. So next time you're craving something sweet, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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