Quick Homemade Chocolate Sauce (Ready in 8 Minutes)

This quick chocolate sauce is rich, smooth, and ready in just 8 minutes. You probably have all the ingredients in your pantry, making it the perfect last-minute dessert topping.

It’s lovely drizzled over ice cream, pound cake, brownies, or even fresh fruit. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks and simply warm it before serving for an instant sweet upgrade!

How to Make Quick Chocolate Sauce

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, flour, and a pinch of salt. Add 1/4 cup of the milk and stir until smooth.
2. Add the remaining milk and vanilla extract, stirring until well blended.
3. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. As soon as it boils, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce is slightly thickened.
4. Let the sauce cool before serving, or transfer it to a jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Warm gently before drizzling over desserts.

Recipe Variations

• Add a mocha twist. Stir in 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder with the cocoa.
• Make it extra rich. Replace some of the milk with heavy cream for a silkier sauce.
• Go boozy. Add a splash of coffee liqueur or bourbon after cooking for an adult twist.
• Make it spiced. Add a pinch of cinnamon or cayenne for a Mexican chocolate flair.
• Use dark cocoa. Swap in Dutch-process cocoa for a deeper chocolate flavor.
• Add butter for gloss. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter at the end for a shinier, richer sauce.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve warm over a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a brownie sundae.
• Pair with slices of pound cake or sponge cake for a quick dessert.
• Add as a dip for fresh fruit, such as strawberries or bananas.
• Drizzle over pancakes or waffles for a fun brunch treat.

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