Nothing tops off a bowl or cone of ice cream quite like a drizzle of rich, fudgy chocolate sauce. This easy chocolate sauce recipe comes together in just 10 minutes and keeps well in the fridge, so you can have chocolatey topping ready to drizzle over all your favorite frozen treats.
chocolate sauce for ice cream recipe
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1⁄2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder and sugar. Stir in the milk and butter.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until butter is melted and mixture starts to thicken, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Allow to cool slightly for 5-10 minutes before drizzling over ice cream.
- The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving (2 tablespoons)
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 | |
| Total Fat | 7 g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 75 mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 17 g | 6% |
| Sugars | 16 g | |
| Protein | 1 g | |
| Vitamin A | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2% | |
| Iron | 4% |
Recipe Tips
- Try swirling fudge or caramel sauce into the chocolate sauce for an extra-decadent topping
- For a peanut butter variation, stir in 1⁄4 cup smooth peanut butter after removing from heat until blended
- The sauce will thicken quite a bit upon standing. To thin, stir in additional milk, 1 tablespoon at a time
Conclusion
Drizzle this fast and easy chocolate sauce over scoops of ice cream, slices of cake, and bowls of fresh fruit, or even drink it straight up with a spoonful!
Its rich chocolate flavor is the perfect sweet finishing touch to any frozen treat.