- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 310 kcal
Quick summary
“Delicious hot chocolate syrup, perfect to accompany sweets. Its preparation is quick and practical, resulting in an intense and creamy flavor.”
What you need to know
- 200g of bittersweet chocolate is the base of the sauce, ensuring an intense and creamy flavor.
- Milk and heavy cream are the only liquids needed, facilitating preparation.
- The butter helps give a crispy touch to the syrup, providing a richer flavor.
Ingredients
Main
- 200g of semisweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup of cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Principal
- In a pot, place the milk, heavy cream, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until it starts to boil.
- Add the chopped bittersweet chocolate and stir until completely melted.
- After the chocolate melts, add the butter and mix well until you get a homogeneous mixture.
- Continue cooking over low heat for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour the syrup into a bowl or container and let it cool a little before serving.
Chef's tips
- Use semi-sweet chocolate to ensure an intense flavor.
- Reserve some grated chocolate before melting it for a crispier finish.
- For a thicker syrup, reduce the milk and heavy cream.
Variations
- For a more intense flavor, add 50g more of semisweet chocolate.
- For a thicker syrup, reduce the amount of milk and heavy cream by 1/4 cup.
- For a syrup with more texture, add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder before melting it.
Substitutions
- Replacing the chocolate with dark or white chocolate may alter the flavor, but will maintain the recipe's format.
- Replacing milk with condensed milk can add a sweeter flavor, but the preparation time will be longer.
- Substituting the butter with oil can result in a more translucent syrup, but the flavor will be different.
How to store
The hot chocolate sauce should be consumed immediately after preparation, as it is not recommended for storage.
Can it be frozen?
You cannot freeze hot chocolate sauce. It melts quickly and can lose its intense flavor.
What to serve with
- The syrup can be served warm with sweets like cookies, puddings, or ice creams.
- For a milder version, add a pinch of vanilla or vanilla powder.
Frequently asked questions
How can I make a thicker syrup?
For a thicker syrup, reduce the amount of milk and heavy cream by 1/4 cup.
What can I do to keep the syrup warm during storage?
The hot chocolate syrup cannot be stored and must be consumed immediately after preparation.
How often should the chocolate syrup be served?
The syrup should be served immediately after preparation to ensure its intense flavor and creamy texture.
What can I do to add more texture to the syrup?
- For a syrup with more texture, add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder before melting it.
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