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We had one of those days recently, where you just want to eat everything in sight. My 5-year-old REALLY wanted a chocolate sundae, like the kind she’d enjoyed at a family meal recently. I did NOT want to head out, and so I experimented and this chocolate sauce recipe, one that does not require cream, was born!
It takes just a few minutes to make, is delicious over a vast array of desserts, including air fryer desserts and snacks, and is a real crowd pleaser. Best of all, if you happen to have leftovers, it’ll keep for at least 3 days in the fridge in a glass jar. No faff or prep time required!
If you DO want to make a more decadent sauce then why not try my salted caramel sauce? It would work perfect with this sauce on ice cream too!
Ingredients for chocolate sauce:
150ml of water
50g cocoa powder
60g caster sugar
Optional extra – any leftover Easter, Christmas or Halloween chocolate. It’ll help to make the sauce a little thicker, but is absolutely optional and not a requirement at all!
Method for chocolate sauce:
Measure out your ingredients in a saucepan.
Heat over a low-medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fully combined.
That’s it!
Serve and enjoy.
It is SUCH an easy recipe I know. I like to sometimes add a little leftover chocolate of my daughters, to make it a little richer and creamier, but even with just the cocoa powder, sugar and water it works really well and is a real hit with my family!
Want to make a thicker version?
Cream cheese would be a fantastic addition if you’re looking to make a dipping sauce, or something that is ideal for spreading on crackers or even toast – yum!
Sauce looking a little too thin for you?
Just simmer it for another minute or two on the hob and it’ll thicken up slightly.
Looking for some lovely recipes to serve this with?
- Air fryer cookies
- Rhubarb and pineapple crumble or air fryer rhubarb crumble
- Air fryer apple chips
- Peanut brittle
- Honeycomb
- Dairy free fruit pancakes
- Chocolate chip muffins
How to make chocolate sauce without cream:
Chocolate sauce (without cream)
A delicious chocolate sauce that is super simple, frugal and takes just a few minutes from start to finish!
Ingredients
- 150 ml of water
- 50 g cocoa powder
- 60 g caster sugar
Instructions
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Heat over a low-medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fully combined.
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That’s it!
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Serve and enjoy.
Note: All calorie information is for demonstration purposes only and is based on the specific uncooked ingredients that I used when creating the recipe.
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