Chocolate Sauce Recipe: Ultra-Chocolatey, Deep Cocoa Flavor
🕒 Cook Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes
🥄 Servings: 24
🥤 Yield: Approximately 2 cups
Description:
This chocolate syrup is a revelation, far beyond your standard store-bought varieties. It’s concentrated, so a small amount goes a long way – just 1-2 teaspoons in 8 ounces of milk transform it into a decadent chocolate treat. With its ultra-chocolatey taste, deep cocoa flavor, and perfect balance of sweetness, it’s the ultimate chocolate sauce for discerning palates. Plus, it’s not overly sweet, making it ideal for adults who prefer their desserts with a sophisticated edge. For the richest color and flavor, opt for Dutch process cocoa powder.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
Instructions:
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a heavy-bottomed 2-quart pot, whisk together the granulated sugar, salt, and Dutch process cocoa powder until well combined.
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Add Water: Gradually pour in the water while stirring continuously to ensure no lumps remain. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
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Boil: Place the pot over medium heat and continue stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat slightly and let it boil gently for three minutes, stirring frequently with a whisk to prevent sticking and burning. If the syrup starts to bubble vigorously, lower the heat to avoid boiling over.
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Remove from Heat: After three minutes of boiling, remove the pot from the heat and transfer the mixture into a heatproof 4-cup measure or pitcher. Allow it to cool briefly.
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Cool and Strain: Let the syrup cool on the countertop, uncovered, until it reaches room temperature. Once cooled, strain it through a fine-mesh strainer into a container with a capacity of at least 2 1/2 cups to remove any lumps or impurities.
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Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated. This will add a delightful aroma and enhance the overall flavor of the chocolate sauce.
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Storage: Once prepared, store the chocolate sauce in a covered container in the refrigerator. It will keep well for several weeks, although it’s unlikely to last that long once you taste it!
This homemade chocolate sauce is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, waffles, or stirring into hot milk for a luxurious hot chocolate. Get ready to elevate your dessert game and bid farewell to store-bought syrups – this homemade version is sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
