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    How To Make Chocolate Dipping Sauce

    Published: Feb 9, 2022 · Modified: Aug 3, 2022 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · 35 Comments

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    The best homemade chocolate dipping sauce that is rich, heavenly flavourful and so chocolatey. It's so easy and quick to make, and this chocolate sauce is great for fruit, strawberries in particular, churros or drizzled over ice cream or your favourite dessert. The only chocolate sauce recipe you need for a dinner date or any ther celebration. #chocolatesauce, #chocolatedippingsauce, #homemadechocolate, #chocolate
    5-Minute Chocolate Dipping Sauce, the very best homemade sauce that is so easy to make. Great for dippping fruit, breadsticks, crackers, or anything else that takes your fancy.

    Chocolate Dipping Sauce, a quick and easy recipe for all the chocolate lovers. The chocolate sauce is incredibly smooth and silky, and the perfect dessert for Valentine's Day.

    A strawberry being dipped in chocolate sauce

    You really won't believe it is homemade and you'll wonder why you haven't done it before. Just get some nice fresh fruit like strawberries, bananas, satsumas, even apples, and dig in. Yup, the bowl of chocolate sauce will be empty is seconds.

    That I like chocolate is a complete understatement. I LOVE it! (And three quarters of the planet, most probably). But sometimes we get fed up with the good old chocolate bar and a bit of a change is needed. And wouldn't that be a shame to get fed up with chocolate? It would for sure. So this chocolate dipping sauce is the answer.

    It only takes 10-15 minutes to make it, and it tastes a lot better than any store-bought chocolate sauce you might find - it be sure that the homemade one will be way cheaper, and you can make as much or as little as you like.

    To warm it up again, just set it again over a bowl of simmering water, and it will turn again into a smooth sauce that makes you want to lick your fingers clean.

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    • Ingredients needed
    • How to make chocolate dipping sauce
    • What to dip in chocolate sauce?
    • Can I use the chocolate sauce as a glaze for desserts?
    A white bowl with chocolate dipping sauce and Valentine's Day decor

    Ingredients needed

    Rich, smooth, divinely chocolaty, this is every chocoholic's dream come true. And it's ridiculously easy to make. We only need 4 ingredients: double cream (or heavy cream), chocolate, butter and golden syrup. The butter can be replaced with coconut butter, and the golden syrup with honey.

    Overhead shoot of ingredients needed to make chocolate dipping sauce

    How to make chocolate dipping sauce

    Just add the cream and chocolate pieces to a pot set over a pan with simmering water, and once melted add the butter and syrup and mix until smooth. Easy peasy, right?

    Do not melt the chocolate in the microwave, it might be quicker, but you will not get the same smooth consistency like you do if you choose to melt it slowly in a pan set over a simmering pot. Plus, the sauce won't get as hot, which is a bonus point.

    Collage of 3 photos to show how to make chocolate dipping sauce

    What to dip in chocolate sauce?

    Fruit kebabs go so well with the sauce, and they are the perfect treat no matter the season. They also make you feel less guilty for indulging, in case you've been working hard to get that so dreamed beach body and now you've got yourself caught red handed with a big bowl of chocolate sauce.

    Marshmallows!!! Of yes!!! Use some skewers and create your own marshmallow kebab, and that's one treat and a half.

    OR how about some nice breadsticks, biscotti, pretzels, crackers? The possibilities are endless here. What l like most about dipping fruit though, especially strawberries, is that you can make a delicious dessert for a romantic dinner in two. And that in just 5 minutes!!! Valentine's Day might be well behind us, but who said you need to have an excuse for a romantic dinner?

    A marshmallow dipped into a bowl of chocolate sauce

    Can I use the chocolate sauce as a glaze for desserts?

    Another amazing thing about this chocolate sauce is that it can be used in any dessert with chocolate filling. Take out the golden syrup, and you've got the perfect chocolate cream for this amazing Chocolate Roulade.

    Or what about a nice glaze for some yummy donuts? Or a finger-licking topping for a lovely homemade ice cream? Double cream and a chocolate bar may be enough to make a sauce, but to take it to the very next level, you have to add butter and syrup, they make the sauce shiny and silky, and deliciously runny.

    The amounts l listed below make two cups of chocolate sauce, so increase the amounts accordingly if you need extra. Right, enough said, l need to go now, there's some luscious chocolate dipping sauce and fruit waiting for me.

    A strawberry being dipped in chocolate sauce

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    4.11 from 37 votes
    A strawberry dipped in chocolate sauce
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    How To Make Chocolate Dipping Sauce
    Prep Time
    5 mins
    Total Time
    5 mins
     

    Chocolate Dipping Sauce, a quick and easy recipe for all the chocolate lovers. The chocolate sauce is incredibly smooth and silky, and the perfect dessert for Valentine's Day.

    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: International
    Keyword: chocolate sauce
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 446 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 200 g milk chocolate
    • 100 ml double cream
    • 2 tablespoon golden syrup
    • 40 g unsalted butter
    Metric - US Customary
    Instructions
    1. Pour the double cream into a heat-proof bowl and add to it the chocolate broken into pieces.

    2. Place over a bowl of simmering water, making sure the bowl does not touch the water.

    3. Leave the chocolate to melt, then add the butter and golden syrup and stir well until the butter has melted and the sauce is smooth and silky.

    4. Leave to cool slightly, then enjoy it with your favourite fresh fruit.

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    Recipe Notes
    • Click on the US Customary link to see the measurements displayed in cups and ounces.
    • The servings can be adjusted by clicking the number next to Servings.
    Nutrition Facts
    How To Make Chocolate Dipping Sauce
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 446 Calories from Fat 306
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 34g52%
    Saturated Fat 20g100%
    Cholesterol 55mg18%
    Sodium 18mg1%
    Potassium 163mg5%
    Carbohydrates 39g13%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 34g38%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 615IU12%
    Calcium 28mg3%
    Iron 1.4mg8%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Sarah

      May 12, 2017 at 8:07 pm

      5 minutes to chocolate dipped fruit?! Sign me up! I LOVE chocolate, too, but lucky for me my husband does not! 😉

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        May 12, 2017 at 9:12 pm

        Lucky you, more chocolate for you ? My husband is a chocolate monster ?

        Reply
    2. Veena Azmanov

      May 12, 2017 at 9:27 pm

      I love fruit kebabs.. In fact I love grilled pineapple slices. That strawberry and chocolate sauce sounds yum.

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        May 12, 2017 at 9:59 pm

        Thank you ?

        Reply
    3. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

      May 13, 2017 at 9:34 pm

      Ok...so my husband and oldest daughter are chocolate fanatics. Even they could make this. Perfect..I will pass this along to them...sometimes I need a break. They can make dessert for me.

      Reply
    4. ManilaSpoon

      May 13, 2017 at 10:48 pm

      Serving a fresh fruit platter with this delectable chocolate sauce is such a fabulous idea for a summer party!! This needs to happen!

      Reply
    5. Kylee from Kylee Cooks

      May 13, 2017 at 10:58 pm

      I love chocolate and love that you have given an easy 5 minute recipe to pull out when needed! It looks absolutely delicious!

      Reply
    6. Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife

      May 14, 2017 at 12:18 am

      Chocolate is always a great idea 🙂 Love this simple, easy, fast chocolate dipping sauce!

      Reply
    7. Amanda

      May 14, 2017 at 1:21 am

      This would be great for a dessert bar. It sounds so decadent!

      Reply
    8. Adriana Lopez Martn

      May 14, 2017 at 6:32 am

      Yummers chocolate and berry heaven. I enjoy a lot this combination it is so good =)

      Reply
    9. Uma

      May 15, 2017 at 12:28 am

      Summer break is very near. I can't wait to make these with my kids:) I am sure they will enjoy these.

      Reply
    10. Christine McMichael

      May 15, 2017 at 12:38 am

      I just bought a bunch of strawberries, so I'd love to make this tonight! Can't wait to try it out!

      Reply
    11. swathi

      May 15, 2017 at 1:20 am

      Your chocolate sauce looks not only delicious but perfect layer forming when you dip the strawberry. I am going to try it.

      Reply
    12. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

      May 15, 2017 at 2:11 am

      My kids always are amazed at how they make the chocolate dips at the dessert fountain and have been bugging me to make some at home. I don't know if I will make a fountain, but I sure can make this simple dip for them. They will be excited to dip all the strawberries we pick this summer.

      Reply
    13. valmg @ From Val's Kitchen

      May 15, 2017 at 2:49 am

      I love chocolate. I like chocolate dipped fruit,but even better is chocolate dipped cookies. I have never used honey though, I'm intrigued.

      Reply
    14. Jessica (Swanky Recipes)

      May 15, 2017 at 4:34 am

      My mom and I are some of the biggest chocolate lovers around. I wish I had thought to make this today for Mother's Day for her! This will be a great dessert for our upcoming family beach vacation next month!

      Reply
    15. Jessica (Swanky Recipes)

      May 15, 2017 at 4:35 am

      My mom and I are some of the biggest chocolate lovers around! I wish I had thought to make this today for Mother's Day for her! This will be a great dessert for our upcoming family beach vacation next month!

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        May 15, 2017 at 6:58 am

        It's lovely indeed. In Romania we celebrate Mother's Day on the 8th March actually, but l can say Happy Mother's Day to her several times ?

        Reply
    16. Freda Dias

      May 15, 2017 at 5:04 am

      The recipe sounds great!

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        May 15, 2017 at 6:56 am

        THank you ?

        Reply
    17. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

      May 15, 2017 at 11:05 am

      Strawberries and chocolate belong together! What an easy and special treat to enjoy any time you can get your hands on good strawberries. Can't wait to go on a strawberry search -- I have the chocolate. 🙂

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        May 15, 2017 at 4:10 pm

        Thank you 🙂

        Reply
    18. karyn

      May 15, 2017 at 12:53 pm

      Lovely idea for summer. My kids will love this

      Reply
    19. karyn

      May 15, 2017 at 12:56 pm

      Hi Daniela.. What a lovely delicious recipe for Summer and gorgeous photos to go with it . Love it 😉

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        May 15, 2017 at 4:10 pm

        Hi Karyn, thank you very much, glad you like it 🙂

        Reply
    20. Priya Srinivasan

      May 15, 2017 at 2:28 pm

      Wow, who will say no to a delicious chocolate sauce, i have never added golden syrup to sauce, will try this next time!!!!

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        May 15, 2017 at 4:11 pm

        hope you'll like it 🙂

        Reply
    21. traditionallymodernfood

      May 15, 2017 at 7:02 pm

      5 minutes for this delicious chocolate sauce? Omg I am definitely trying this. Chocolate sauce on anything will makes my son happy, I can start topping his pancake withchocolate sauce

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        May 15, 2017 at 8:20 pm

        Oh that's a good idea, the sauce will go very well with pancakes ?

        Reply
    22. Janice Wald|MostlyBlogging

      May 16, 2017 at 10:50 pm

      Looks amazing. We love chocolate covered strawberries. On a strict diet, or I'd try it.
      Thanks for bringing your post to last week's Blogger's Pit Stop.
      Janice, Pit Stop Crew

      Reply
    23. Agness of Run Agness Run

      May 21, 2017 at 3:34 pm

      Chocolate sauce is my all time favourite treat! This is such an easy and mouth-watering dip!

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        May 21, 2017 at 9:38 pm

        Thank you 🙂

        Reply
    24. Demi

      April 08, 2021 at 8:26 pm

      Can you store the chocolate and then reheat it?

      Reply
    25. Hoyt Brand

      March 06, 2022 at 10:33 pm

      What about white chocolate. I loved this sauce wanted to know about the white chocolate if anyone has tried it.

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        March 22, 2022 at 9:15 am

        It will work the same way with white chocolate.

        Reply

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