Homemade chocolate sauce is a quick and easy silky smooth, creamy rich topping that is perfect with ice cream, pancakes, dipping and so many other cakes or desserts.
200mldouble or heavy cream (non-dairy alternative - coconut milk)
2tbspcaster sugar
1/2tsppure vanilla extract or 1/4 tsp of vanilla paste
100gdark or milk chocolate
4tbspbutter (60g non-dairy alternative - vegan butter)
2tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Preparation
Measure the cream, sugar and vanilla into a saucepan and bring it to a boil over a medium heat.
Chop the chocolate and place it in a medium heatproof bowl with the butter and cocoa.
Once the cream mixture has come to a boil, pour it over the chocolate in the bowl and whisk together until the chocolate has melted and the sauce is smooth.
Finally, pour it into a serving jug or airtight container for storing.