This is the easiest, fastest and very delicious chocolate sauce that I whipped up – in less than 3 minutes.
Yes, you heard me right – 3 minutes!
And you only need 4 ingredients which are definitely found in your pantry!
(Yes, I’m very excited talking about this chocolate sauce. ;))
Here’s the break down:
(This is probably by far the shortest step-by-step photos I’ve ever taken!)
1st minute – measure sugar and cocoa powder.
2nd minute – add in water and bring the mixture to a boil.
3rd minute – measure some butter and whisk it in.
And that’s it! Now you just have to let it cool.
Here’s what I did to my chocolate sauce: I grabbed a puff (recipe here) and fill it with ice cream.
And then I pour the warm chocolate sauce on top – oooh la la!
Pure bliss on a plate!
3-Minute Easy Chocolate Sauce
INGREDIENTS
- 30 grams cocoa powder, dutch-processed
- 55 grams caster sugar
- 100 ml water
- 10 grams unsalted butter, diced
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine the cocoa powder, caster sugar and water in a small pot. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly to dissolve the sugar and cocoa powder.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the butter. Let the sauce cool before transferring it to a serving container. The sauce will thicken slightly when cooled.
- Make ahead: Keep the sauce covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Warm it up in the microwave or in a pot and whisk till smooth before using.
NOTES
- Use the best-quality cocoa powder you can afford - my favourite brand at the moment is Valrhona.
- Feel free to add more sugar if you desire a sweeter sauce.
- For a richer and thicker sauce, substitute water with milk.
- Adapted from Masterchef Aria Chocolate Tart by Poh Ling Yeow
mancfi says
I’ve commented before what a great recipe this is. I often make just a small amount and have found a teaspoon of cocoa, a teaspoon of sugar, and about 6 teaspoons of water, mixed together in a ramekin and microwaved for about 30 seconds stirring after 15 seconds delivers the same result but without a pan….who knew! Too easy.
Foodie Baker says
Hi mancfi, I love your microwave option, even more effortless!
mancfi says
What on earth were you thinking posting such a dangerous recipe? Tooooooooo easy and quick to make and spot on! I added a touch of amaretto into the finished sauce too, why not! 🙂
Subhashini Sathish says
It was just wowso melting… Definitely yum-yum…I did it with pancakes and icecream
Jasline N. says
Thank you Suhbashini! Glad you like the sauce!
Sanjo says
This was an excellent recipe – I had to make 3 liters of chocolate sauce for a function and it was perfect…. made a slight variation by adding some vanilla for flavour…. thanks a ton! Great recipe
Jasline N. says
Wow 3 litres of chocolate sauce?? It spells chocolate heaven to me! I’m glad you like the recipe Sanjo, and the vanilla addition sounds awesome! 🙂
Neva says
Enjoyed this recipe; thanks! P.S. there is no ml to cup conversion on the water, if you want to add that. I used this recipe to moisten up some brownies that I made that were too dry because I added some cornmeal and not enough liquid. So I poked lots of holes in the brownies w/ a fork and poured this over to bring back the moistness and enhance the taste. P.S.S., I substituted 1/2 of the sugar with liquid stevia (4 droppers) and it was still delicious. 🙂
Jasline N. says
Hi Neva, I’m so happy you like the recipe 🙂 Added cup conversion on the water, thanks for the suggestion!
Rida says
just made this, so good, the consistency is pretty good too. Made it to go with betty crocker cake and icecream 🙂
Jasline N. says
Thanks Rida! I love this sauce with ice cream too!
Amy says
Just made this sauce to go on some churros. Damn tasty x
citymousephilly says
Loved it! So easy and so tasty! Perfect!
Jasline N. says
Thank you! It’s my favourite chocolate sauce recipe!
Nagi@RecipeTinEats says
Thanks for sharing this! It’s so yum! Added it on my list!
Xundux yasir says
Can it b used to cover cake?
Jasline N. says
Hi, I will not recommend this to cover the cake as it may not be thick enough. Use a chocolate ganache (chocolate to cream in the ratio of 1:1) if you want to cover the cake.
Aadira says
Made the sauce and added a little coffee powder tastes Yum Thx again ♡♡♡;)♡♡♡♥♡♥
Jasline N. says
Hi Aadira, nice addition of coffee! Glad you like it and I will add coffee into mine the next time! 🙂
Aadira says
Will try now thx :)♡♡
Jasline N. says
Hope you like it! 🙂
marziabalza says
Thanks for sharing the recipe!
I tried it and it was amazing 🙂 I used it for pancakes, perhaps you might wanna check them out 🙂
https://marziabalza.wordpress.com/2015/02/06/snowy-day-pancakes/
Jasline N. says
I’m glad you like the recipe! Off to check your pancakes out!
Sue/the view from great island says
This is lovely — when I first saw the photo on Tastespotting I thought it was ice cream in a walnut! (I must need more coffee this morning 🙂
Jasline N. says
Hi Sue! Thank you for stopping by my blog! Haha how about I make you a cup of coffee with some cake to go with it? 😉
Corey killion says
Mmmmmm I’m about to try all of you guyses ideas I’m going to make some pancakes with chocolate sauce on top and put a little coffee in it . I think I’m going to try to use some powdered sugar also with the regular sugar and see how that taste !!! Thank you for the recipe Sarasota Florida Quarry
Trigubai šokoladiniai blynai | Impossible is nothing says
[…] Šaltinis: blynai pagal Food Wise, padažas iš Foodie Baker […]
Jasline says
Mmm thanks Jane! Will add it into the recipe 😉
Jane goodman says
Try it with milk instead of water. Even better!
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
Fuss-free and irresistible!
Jasline says
Haha, yes it’s really easy and finger-licking good, have you gotten your ice cream? 😉
Jasline says
Glad you like it Joyce!
Jasline says
mmmm me too! 😉
Jasline says
😀
Jasline says
Thank you Natalia! Try it soon, I’m sure you’ll love it 😉
Jasline says
I agree Karen, do try it, it’s yummy! 🙂
Jasline says
It’s really easy and yummy 😉
Jasline says
Oh my god, I need to scoop some ice cream now 😉
Jasline says
You should, Candy! It’s really addictive 😉
Jasline says
Thank you, I love how the sauce can go with all kinds of desserts! 😉
ChgoJohn says
Oh, Jasline! Just what my diet needs, a more efficient delivery system for chocolate. 🙂
This does look so rich and delicious and it’s too easy to make. The sight of your sauce dripping down a profiterol has me salivating. I need some vanilla ice cream. I have everything else needed.
Aria Chocolate Tart (Dark Chocolate Tart with Dark Chocolate Sorbet in Profiterole and Easy Chocolate Sauce) « Food Is My Life says
[…] Step-by-step photos for Profiteroles and the Chocolate Sauce are already covered, so I’m skipping straight to the step-by-step photos for the sorbet and […]
kitchen flavours says
Yum! I am so gonna try this one of these days! Thanks for sharing!
notsoskinnycook says
Mmm…. Now I feel like ice-cream….
There for a reason's Rachel says
Yum yum yum!
Natalia at Hot, Cheap & Easy says
Oh my goodness, I cannot WAIT to make this….You had me at 3 minutes….
Karen says
No excuse not to have dessert now. Your ice cream stuffed profiterole with chocolate sauce looks yummy.
yummychunklet says
Delicious and easy sauce!
Choc Chip Uru says
Mmmmm imagining this on a hot fudge sundae! Damn my friend 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Candy says
wow, got to try this 🙂
A_Boleyn says
Sounds like a yummy sauce and 3 minutes… amazing.