Easiest Chocolate Sauce
- Total Time
- 5 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1cup milk
- 2cups chopped semisweet chocolate
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Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)
226 calories; 14 grams fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 29 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 25 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 18 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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- Step 1
In a small saucepan or in the microwave, melt together 1 cup milk and 1 cup chopped semisweet chocolate. Remove from the heat and add another cup of chocolate; stir until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is thickened and slightly cooled.
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SuAyres
I prefer making this with 1/2 & 1/2, and add a pinch of salt, a tsp of vanilla extract, & a couple tablespoons of Lyle's Golden Syrup in lieu of corn syrup, as my daughter has a corn allergy. It makes for a really smooth and delectable syrup.
daniel shulman
It is easy and works beautifully. I used Scharffen Berger chocolate and shaved it with a chef's knife first, which facilitated the melting and mixing.
Andy
Ran a bit low on good semi-sweet chocolate so ended up tossing in random chocolate products, including caramel and liqueur-filled ones (it was just after Christmas so plenty of that around). The sauce proved resilient to muddling and came out great. Might actually be a great use for excess chocolate. :P
LKS
Very easy and worked well. I used half milk and half 35% cream - really decadent. We liked how the sauce firmed up on the ice cream.
joan
i was wondering when someone who finally post my favorite chocolate sauce (which thickens when it cools). only i use milk chocolate- it gives a chewy consistency, and i only make a serving at a time so i don't eat too much. i just put some chocolate in a custard cup and add a splash of milk and give it 30 seconds in the microwave at 5power. then i stir it, add a pinch of salt, and top my favorite ice cream with it... i've tried dozens of recipes, and this is the best.
joline godfrey
This is why Bittman is my Kitchen God. I add cayenne and cardamom for a bit of mystery and it works for almost everything...
Stina
Works amazingly with dairy-free chocolate and full-fat coconut milk for a vegan option!
Becky
If you want a fudge sauce, the best recipe is in Joy of Cooking (I have an old copy). If you cook it too long, it will become fudge. It makes authentic hot fudge sauce. The best.
Bougeotte
Y'know how sometimes you just want the path of least resistance, fewest dishes and quickest gratification? Mr. Bittman knows.
CL
I went with 11 oz total chocolate to get 2 c (315g)
c. derbyshire
So easy. I combined the assorted left-over chocolate chips in my pantry.
Jenny Goldman
So good. Game changer!
Sarah
This is a small miracle. Everyone loved it.
amy
I love this chocolate sauce! I did cheat and use half and half instead of milk but otherwise followed instructions exactly. I used really good chocolate too. I think this is the best chocolate sauce I have ever tasted.
Barbara
half milk and half cream
Fran
Hard to mess this one up. Have made it many times. Works even with chocolate chips and nonfat milk. Keeper.
Carrie
Used 3/4 of a Trader Joe's Pound Plus 72 percent bar to a cup of milk a pinch of Maldon Sea Salt - AMAZING is an understatement! Made for brownie sundaes - yummah!
Nana
How does this reheat?
bluerroses
A quick, easy, incredible chocolate sauce. I microwaved scharffenberger semisweet chocolate, and whole milk, a minute at a time for about 3 minutes. I added 2 heaping tablespoons of powdered sugar to make it slightly sweet. Served pistachio ice cream on a puddle of chocolate sauce --fantastic.
Lynette
What should a cup of chopped chocolate weigh, please?
debra
Used unsweetened almond milk. Added 2 tsp vanilla and a cup of confectioners sugar.
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