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Homemade chocolate sauce makes a great decorative ice cream topping or an indulgent dip for fruit. Ready in just minutes, this chocolate sauce recipe is the perfect addition to any dinner party dessert table.
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Homemade Chocolate Sauce: A Quick And Easy Recipe With Walnuts

Homemade chocolate sauce makes a great decorative ice cream topping or an indulgent dip for fruit. Ready in just minutes, this chocolate sauce recipe is the perfect addition to any dinner party dessert table. Our chocolate sauce is made with chocolate chips and walnuts, plus it mimics that store-bought chocolate sauce that magically hardens.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate sauce that hardens, chocolate sauce with chocolate chips, chocolate walnut sauce, homemade chocolate sauce, magic chocolate sauce
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 185kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • In a small, heavy saucepan, melt butter.
  • Add chopped walnuts, and cook until brown, Stir constantly.
    Homemade chocolate sauce makes a great decorative ice cream topping or an indulgent dip for fruit. Ready in just minutes, this chocolate sauce recipe is the perfect addition to any dinner party dessert table.
  • Remove from heat. Add chocolate chips, and stir until smooth.
    Homemade chocolate sauce makes a great decorative ice cream topping or an indulgent dip for fruit. Ready in just minutes, this chocolate sauce recipe is the perfect addition to any dinner party dessert table.
  • Serve immediately!
    Homemade chocolate sauce makes a great decorative ice cream topping or an indulgent dip for fruit. Ready in just minutes, this chocolate sauce recipe is the perfect addition to any dinner party dessert table.
  • Store leftovers in a glass jar in the refrigerator.
    Homemade chocolate sauce makes a great decorative ice cream topping or an indulgent dip for fruit. Ready in just minutes, this chocolate sauce recipe is the perfect addition to any dinner party dessert table.

Notes

    • To make a larger batch, just double the ingredient amounts. Use 1/2 cup butter, 2 cups chopped walnuts, and 2 cups chocolate chips.
    • This ice cream chocolate sauce makes a great gift. Put it in a pretty mason jar with warming instructions.
    • Have lactose problems? This recipe is non dairy, making it a great option.
    • Make ahead of time, and store in the refrigerator. To rewarm, microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between.
    • Love hot fudge sauce? My Grandma had the best recipe. Try it here.
    • The nutritional information below is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used. It should not be used for specific dietary needs.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg