Easy Homemade Mocha Chocolate Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 oz Bittersweet Chocolate (60% cacao, chopped into small pieces)
• 3/4 cup Heavy Cream (140 ml, cold)
• 3 tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar (Packed)
• 1.5 tablespoons Instant Coffee (Fine powder)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Pure vanilla)
• 1 pinch Salt (Fine sea salt)

Instructions

1. Chop Chocolate

   Using a chef's knife on a cutting board, chop the 4 oz of bittersweet chocolate into small, uniform pieces.

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2. Measure Liquid Ingredients

   Measure 3/4 cup heavy cream, 3 tbsp dark brown sugar, 1.5 tbsp instant coffee, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into a small saucepan.

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3. Heat Cream Mixture

   Place the saucepan over medium‑high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar, coffee, and salt dissolve and the mixture is steaming but not boiling.

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   Temperature: medium-high

4. Combine with Chocolate

   Remove the hot cream mixture from the heat and immediately pour it over the chopped chocolate in the mixing bowl.

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5. Whisk Until Smooth

   Using a whisk, stir the mixture for 2–3 minutes until the chocolate is fully melted and the sauce is glossy and thick.

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6. Cool Slightly and Serve

   Allow the sauce to cool to a pourable temperature (about 5 minutes), then drizzle over your favorite desserts.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

120

Protein

1 g

Carbohydrates

12 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

1 g