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Rich Homemade Chocolate Sauce for Ice Cream

A spoonful of rich, homemade chocolate sauce for ice cream is being poured over vanilla and chocolate ice cream scoops in a white bowl.
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Make a decadent, pourable chocolate sauce from scratch that hardens slightly on cold ice cream, perfect for sundaes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cocoa powder until combined.
  2. Add the water and light corn syrup to the saucepan. Place the pan over medium heat.
  3. Stir the mixture constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to bubble. Do not let it boil rapidly.
  4. Once boiling, stop stirring and allow the mixture to cook for exactly 1 minute. This helps develop the fudge flavor.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the salt and vanilla extract.
  6. Add the butter and stir until it is completely melted and incorporated into the sauce.
  7. Pour the sauce into a heatproof jar or container. Allow it to cool slightly before serving over ice cream. The sauce will thicken as it cools.

Notes

  • For a richer, darker sauce, substitute 1/4 cup of the cocoa powder with high-quality dark chocolate chips, adding them with the butter at the end.
  • This sauce stays gooey when warm but sets up nicely when poured over very cold ice cream.
  • Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave to restore pourable consistency.

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