Last Updated on December 29, 2023 by Michele Tripple
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This quick and easy three-ingredient chocolate sauce recipe is just what you have been looking for. Use it for chocolate milk, ice cream, cakes, and more! It’s so easy to make, and you won’t be able to stop licking the spoon!
Easy Chocolate Sauce Recipe
There is something about using homemade chocolate sauce, and this 3 ingredient recipe is one of my favorites! It is my go-to recipe whenever I need a quick and easy sauce!
With just three ingredients, you will get a nice thick chocolate sauce that everyone will be raving about! The best part about it? this easy recipe only takes about 6 minutes to make! Not to mention all the money you save rather than buying it again and again.
This easy chocolate sauce pairs with all your favorite treats like cakes, brownies, and, of course, a big bowl of ice cream! It’s also excellent served alongside fruits and cookies as a chocolate dipping sauce.
If you love cost-effective homemade sauces, be sure to check out our Homemade caramel sauce recipe.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Only 3 ingredients
- Ready in 6 minutes.
- Quick and easy to make!
3 Ingredient Chocolate Sauce Recipe
- Makes: 2 cups
- Prep time: 1 minute
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 6 minutes
Ingredients for Chocolate Sauce
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup butter, unsalted
How to Make 3 Ingredient Chocolate Sauce
- Grab a heavy saucepan and place it over medium heat to begin your easy chocolate sauce.
- Add all the ingredients and stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and continue stirring for another minute.
- Let the chocolate sauce cool slightly in the pan.
- Once cool, pour the sauce into a jar or other container with a lid, and it’s ready to serve or store!
Tips, Tricks and FAQs
- To avoid burning, make sure that you are using a great heavy saucepan. It’ll help distribute the heat more evenly to your delicious sauce!
- Try adding some peppermint extract around the holidays, some orange zest in the summer, or any of your other favorite flavors!
Storage
This chocolate sauce is best stored in the fridge, sealed in a jar or other container with an airtight lid. If kept in the fridge, it will stay fresh for about a month.
How do I reheat my chocolate sauce?
Reheating your chocolate sauce is so easy!All you need to do is grab a microwave-safe bowl and reheat the sauce for 30 seconds. Give it a quick stir, and it should be good to go! Heat to your desired temperature.
Check out these other great treat recipes:
- Apple Dessert Pizza
- World’s Best Apple Dumplings
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Yield: 2 cups
Take your ice cream sundaes to the next level with this simple chocolate sauce recipe. You won’t be able to stop from licking the spoon!
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time6 minutes
Ingredients
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup butter, unsalted
Instructions
- To begin your easy chocolate sauce, grab a heavy saucepan and place it over medium heat.
- Add all the ingredients and stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and continue stirring for another minute.
- Let the chocolate sauce cool slightly in the pan.
- Once cool, pour the sauce into a jar or other container with a lid and it’s ready to serve or store!
Michele Tripple
Michele Tripple is a renowned author and expert in the fields of parenting, relationships, and personal development. With her degree in marriage and family studies, her experience as a Family Life Educator, and over a decade of experience as a professional writer, Michele has authored books that provide practical advice and insights into improving family dynamics and personal growth. Her work is celebrated for its blend of research-driven information and relatable, real-world applications. Michele has been a keynote speaker at conferences and has contributed to numerous publications and media outlets, solidifying her reputation as an authoritative voice in her field and helping families build relationships.
